Friday, February 3

Pro Bull Riding Invitation

Story Time Pace Library

Saturday, February 4

Pro Bull Riding Invitational

Story Time Westside Branch

Home Depot Kid’s Clinic

Story Time Barnes and Noble

Lads and Lassies

• Address: 1339 Creighton Road, Pensacola, FL 32504
• Phone Number: 850.477.8748

Lollipops

• Address: 4341 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL 32571
• 850.304.0010

Consignment Sales/Swaps (in alphabetical order)

Hand Me Down Moms – The goal of Hand Me Down Moms is to “hold monthly swap meets, where local families can trade items that they or their children no longer need, for items they do need!”

• Connect with Hand Me Down Moms on Facebook.

Loving Kids Swap - Loving Kids Swap is a “great resource for you to find a new home for outgrown clothing and toys no longer needed, in  trade for the things you currently need in just a few hours time without spending a lot of money.”

• The next Loving Kids Swap event is February 25, 2012.
• Connect with Loving Kids Swap on Facebook.

Lullabies and Mudpies – Participate in consignment to make some extra money and/or shop the sales to get great deals on clothing, toys, furniture and more.

• The next Lullabies and Mudpies event begins February 24, 2012.
• Connect with Lullabies and Mudpies on Facebook.

Mom2mom – Mom2mom is a kids resale event.  Consign your children’s clothing and more or shop for a great deal.

• The next Mom2mom event begins March 3, 2012.
• Connect with Mom2mom on Facebook.

Tots, Teens and in be-Tweens – Consign your gently used children’s clothing and baby items or go shopping for a great deal for your family.

• The next Tots, Teens, and in be-Tweens event will begin March 14, 2012.
• Connect with Tots, Teens and in be-Tweens on Facebook.

Hurry though…this deal expires in about 5 hours!

Each day, Groupon will list deals from your city with a limited amount of time to purchase. Many times, the deal can sell out before the time is expired.

Be sure to read the fine print before you purchase including (but not limited to):

• Expires August 1, 2012
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 addtional as a gift
• Limit 1 per visit
• Not valid with Pretzelmaker Loyalty Cards

E-Mealz.com

A deal for $29 for 12 months of Online Meal Planning ($58 value) is also going on right now.  This deal is good for another two days.  We actually subscribed to E-Mealz for a few months and I really enjoyed getting my weekly meal plan.  They make it easy for you with printable shopping lists, recipes for each meal and more.

Be sure to read the fine print before you purchase including (but not limited to):

• Expires August 8, 2012
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 4 additional as gifts
• Must activate by 8/8/12, program expires 12months from activation date

To purchase either deal, click the link below:

A deal a day great things to do, eat, see, & buy in your area. Shop Groupon.com today!

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Friday, January 27

Gallery Night

Story Time Pace Library

Hockey Game

Saturday, January 28

Read to Dogs Southwest Branch

Story Time Westside Branch

Lowe’s Build and Grow

Story Time Barnes and Noble

After getting an email from a reader about good grades rewards (I love getting ideas from you all! Thanks!), I posted on our Pensacola with Kids Facebook page and got some great feedback about different good grade rewards that can be found in Pensacola.

Unfortunately as I started to call around and confirm the rewards, I found that many of the participating businesses only honor the rewards if your child received a certificate from his or her school.  Certificates included rewards from Fast Eddies, Baskin Robbins, Arby’s and more but if your child’s school does not participate, he or she won’t get the certificate or the reward.

In addition to the certificates, your children can bring their report cards to the following businesses to earn good grade rewards:

Krispy Kreme – For each A, your child will get a free doughnut up to six doughnuts.  (We are headed here this afternoon so I will update the post to let you know how it goes!)

Chuck-E-Cheese – Bring in your report card and receive free tokens for good grades.  Valid with a food purchase only and up to 15 tokens.

Cordova Lanes – Bring in your report card and receive a free game of bowling.  When I called, I was told that certificates were handed out but when I mentioned my son didn’t receive a certificate they said that they would probably honor the report card.  **Be sure to call ahead of time to confirm.

Sam’s Fun City – Bring in your report card and receive your choice of one complimentary Go-Kart ride, Lazer-Tag game or limited Arcade Tokens.  They also passed out certificates to participating schools but when I mentioned my son didn’t receive a certificate they said that they would honor the report card.  **Be sure to call ahead of time to double check.

The Special Olympics is hosting a Mardi Gras Fun Run and Walk on February 11, 2012 at the Osceola Golf Course.   The purpose of the fun run is to raise awareness of the Special Olympics program and also to raise funds that will benefit athletes.  You can participate individually, with family and friends, or as a team.  Each participant will receive an event t-shirt and a finisher medal.  There will also be a Finish Line Party after the event.  Download the entry form, donation page, and rules here.  For more information, please use the contact listed here.

Saturday, January 21st

Mardi Gras Marching Band Parade

Story Time Westside Branch

Story Time Barnes and Noble

Sunday, January 22nd

Harlem Globetrotters

You and your family can be a part of the Guiness Book of World Records!  On January 21, Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. will hold the first annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Marching Madness Parade.  There will be high school marching bands competing  for a grand prize and Mardi Gras Krewes in parade as well.

During the parade, everyone will participate in the Cupid Shuffle to attempt to break the world record for line dancing.  For more information, visit the Pensacola Mardi Gras Marching Madness Parade FB page.

Several days a year, the National Park Service offers free entrance to all 397 national parks around the United States.  We are so lucky to live near the Gulf Islands Seashore, one of only ten national seashores.  Gulf Islands Seashore is not only home to beautful beaches but also to Ft. Picken’s where your family can explore the fort and all of its nooks and crannies.  This weekend, entrance admission will be waived for January 14th, 15th, and 16th.

I have looked all over for the start time of the parade but can’t find it.  If you know when the parade begins, please leave us the time (and a link to the information if you have it).  We appreciate it!

Here are some Martin Luther King activities that you and your children can do at home:

Printable Activities and Worksheets 

Word Searches, Coloring Sheets, and Word Scrambles

Martin Luther King, Jr. Crafts