Visit Sherwood Forest Faire for Half Price

Want to go to a Renaissance Festival without making the long trek to Plantersville? Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade is a great alternative.  Opening on February 11, 2012, the Faire will run on weekends through April 1, 2012, from 10 a.m. to dusk.  Sherwood Forest Faire is located on 23 acres in the Lost Pines, 35 miles east of Austin.  The festival boasts more than 100 shows daily, 130 merchant shoppes, food, rides and games.  


Regular admission to Sherwood Forest Faire for adults is $16 online ($18 at the gate).  Child tickets are $8.50 online ($10 at the gate), for children ages 6 - 12.  Children 5 and younger are free!  Here are a few ways to get tickets for the rest of the family for half price, or less.


Groupon is offering the following discounted ticket options:

• For $18, you get two general-admission tickets (up to a $36 value). 
• For $34, you get a family four pack of general-admission tickets (up to a $72 value). 

The Sherwood Forest Faire website is promoting a half price Opening Weekend Special (both online and at the gate) and Bring-a-Friend Sundays (from 10 a.m. to noon):

I took five children to Sherwood Forest Faire last year and they loved it.  If you decide to go, here are a few tips:

• Follow the directions on the website.  It's a tricky place to find, down 2 gravel roads.  Both Google Maps and my GPS got me lost.  
• Parking is free.
• Download the free program insert with the entertainment schedule, so you don't need to buy a program.  The 2012 schedule is not online yet, but check here before you go.
• Bring your own food and drinks (lots and lots of water - we got hot and thirsty!).  Last year pizza was $5 a slice and soda or water was $2 per bottle.  
• Bring a lot of cash!  The majority of vendors and merchants and games take cash only.  The performers also ask for tips after each show.  I ran out of money after buying pizza for 5 kids.  Thankfully, there was an ATM by the main gate.
• Everything costs extra, so you may want to have a chat with your kids beforehand about what you are willing to pay for.  The big swing was $4, the maze (which took my kids about 30 seconds to run through) was $2, to sit in a hanging chair was $2... it adds up quick!
• If you bring a stroller, make sure it has big wheels.  The ground is lined with sand, which is difficult to push a stroller through.

Plan ahead, and I think you'll have a great time.  We spent five hours there last year and the kids were begging to see more shows when it was time to go.  The nice thing is that when you're totally wiped out and ready to leave, you have less than an hour to drive home!

1883 Old Hwy. 20
McDade, Texas 78650
(512) 222-6680   

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Take a Hike in Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, located along the picturesque Capital of Texas Highway, is a great spot for an easy family hike.  With 2.5 miles of nature trails to choose from, you can walk as little as .5 miles on the Easy Access Loop, or take the time to explore more of the 227-acre preserve.  Trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk daily.  Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $3 for adults and $2 for seniors and children 5-12 years old.  The donation box is located next to the Environmental Education Center (where you will also find trail maps).

The Easy Access Loop is listed as stroller-friendly, but this trail does not venture far into the forest.  We took off stroller-free yesterday and found the majority of trails to be rocky and laden with rugged steps, but even our three-year-old managed fine.  The kids were especially excited to cross Bee Creek and to discover a small waterfall.  I believe the waterfall is .56 miles from the parking lot, but... I can't really read maps, so you shouldn't trust me on that.  Go check out the self-guided trail map for yourself.  

I recommend printing the trail map or pulling it up on your phone before you visit Wild Basin.  I had to check my phone quite a few times yesterday to make sure we were on the right track.  Our plan was to follow the outside of each loop, making one big circle around the outer edges of the preserve.  There was plenty to see along the way.

Near the end of our hike we enjoyed the view from the Scenic Overlook.  And, although there were houses to our right and traffic on 360 behind us, we pretended we were in the middle of the woods.

For more information about Wild Basin, visit the website.  Please note that pets, bicycles and picnics are prohibited.

Wild Basin
805 Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360)
Austin, Texas 78746

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Kids Eat Free at IKEA on Tuesdays

Kids Eat Free at IKEA on Tuesdays for lunch and dinner (a $2.49 value).  Kids can choose from three combos:  Mac & Cheese, Chicken tenders or Meatballs with a side (veggies, fries or mashed potatoes) and a drink (milk, lingonberry drink or fountain beverage).

For more information, visit the IKEA Round Rock Restaurant page.


IKEA Round Rock
1 IKEA Way
Round Rock, TX 78666


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Kids Eat Free at Dickey's Through February

Kids 12 and under can eat free at Dickey's Barbecue Pit every day through February 29, 2012.  Get one free Kid's Meal per adult meal of equal or greater value purchased. This promotion is valid for dine-in lunch and dinner at participating stores.  Be sure to call your local Dickey's to confirm their participation before heading out.  


To see the promotion on the Dickey's Barbecue Pit website, go here.


Thanks for the reminder, David!

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Make a Keepsake Box at Home Depot

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and your local Home Depot Kids Workshop has the perfect Valentine's Day project for the little builders in your house.

Stop by your local Home Depot on Saturday, February 4, 2012, for a free workshop where kids can make their own keepsake box to give as a gift or keep it to put their own treasures in. Either way, your kids will love getting to make something themselves.

The Home Depot Kids Workshop is offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Designed for kids ages 5-12, the workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

For more information, visit the Home Depot Kids Workshop website.

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Free Kite Making Workshops

The 84th annual Zilker Kite Festival is coming up, but first you need a kite!

This year the Austin Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting 4 free kite making workshops leading up to the big festival. Come on by and learn to make a kite that will fly high! Children will have the opportunity to make multiple kites and then fly them at the Kite Festival on March 4, 2012.

Dates and times of the workshops are as follows:

• Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Pan Am Recreation Center
• Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Dove Springs Recreation Center
• Saturday, February 18, 2012 at South Austin Recreation Center
• Saturday, February 27, 2012 at Northwest Recreation Center

The workshops are geared for ages 5 and up and all materials will be provided. All events are free of charge and start at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit AustinTexas.gov or email Kelly Maltsberger.

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Bob Bullock Museum Free Saturday Afternoon

Saturday, February 4, 2012 is First Saturday at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. This means you can explore the Museum exhibits for free on Saturday afternoon, from 2 - 6 p.m. First Saturday includes:

• TEXplorations Family Story Time - Second floor lobby from 2 - 3 p.m. Family Story Time features a hands-on activity, songs, stories, games and more. February's Story Time theme is Making a Difference.
• Visit the three floors of museum exhibits for free - From 2 - 6 p.m. In addition to the free exhibits, visitors can enjoy a chance to "go behind the plexiglass" with the Explore the Story stations.

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

1800 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 936-8746

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56% off Hoppin' House - 2 Locations

Moolala has your ticket to indoor inflatable fun, for less than half price! For $8, get a two-day pass to the Austin or Lakeway Hoppin' House indoor inflatable playgrounds (an $18.40 value).  If you have two children, you will need to purchase two passes.  This deal is available for purchase January 30, 2012 only.

The fine print:

• Redeemable 48 hours after purchase 
• Redeem by May 30, 2012
• Limit 2 per customer.
• Unlimited as gifts.
• Valid at Lakeway and Austin Hoppin' House locations only. 
• View rules for all deals

2105 Ranch Road 620 S. Ste. 201
Lakeway, TX 78734

4040 S. Lamar Blvd. Ste B
Austin, TX 78704

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$30 Worth of Pizza & Wings as Low as $6.25

Mmmmmm... pizza. 


Today Plum District has a great deal: $15 for $30 worth of pizza, wings, and more at Mr. Tomato in Cedar Park. In addition, you can use the promo code austin25 to get 25% off your deal, making it only $11.25. The code is valid through 1/31/12, and can only be used once per customer.


New Plum District members who sign up through this link will receive a $5 credit, bringing the price of this deal down to $6.25!  Now if that's not an excellent reason to go get some pizza, I don't know what is. 


Mr. Tomato is an Italy inspired place with Texas roots. They use fresh, local vegetables, and make everything from scratch. 


The fine print:

• Valid for carry out or delivery is available for an additional charge; delivery is only available for Cedar Park, Leander South of Crystal Falls and Avery Ranch
• Not valid for Muffaletta Sandwich 
• Garatuity not included 
• Limit one voucher per visit or delivery 
• No cashback for unused value 
• Not valid for daily deals 
• Must present voucher to redeem 
• May buy as many as you would like for gifts 
• Not valid with any other coupons 
• Expires 06/01/12

Mr. Tomato

251 N. Bell Blvd. #114B
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Free Fun at Home: Valentine's Day Bird-Feeder Craft

Do you have pipe cleaners, Cheerios, and string in your house right now? If so, you and your kids can easily make a fun Valentine's Day bird-feeder. (I don't suppose the birds in your backyard are really expecting much this February 14th, but I'll bet your kids will enjoy making it for them anyway!) 

First, bend several pipe cleaners into a "V" shape and string with Cheerios. (Children as young as two-years-old really like doing this part.)

When it is as full of Cheerios as you would like it, curve the ends in to form a heart shape and twist in the middle to secure.

 
Use pieces of string to tie the hearts together in a chain. Hang from a tree, bush, hook- anywhere outside that you think your birds might like to eat. It may take a little while for the birds to find them, but they will be happy chirpers when they do! 

Katey writes about simple and creative ideas for families at Having Fun at Home.

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GIVEAWAY - Clifford The Big Red Dog - Live!

Clifford The Big Red Dog - Live! is coming to The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 3 p.m.  It only takes a little to BE BIG!™ In conjunction with the beloved BIG dog's 50th anniversary, celebrate the timeless values of Clifford's BIG Ideas - Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others. These sentiments have never been more fun as Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island - Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone - embark on new adventures. With memorable songs and choreography - there will be even more of him to love in this ALL NEW musical - sure to delight the entire family! 

For more information and to purchase tickets to this BIG Family Musical, visit The Long Center for the Performing Arts website.  To enter for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see Clifford, The Big Red Dog - Live! simply fill out the form below.  One entry per person, please.  Entrants must be at least 18-years-old.  The winner will be selected using random.org on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 and contacted via email.  If you cannot see the form below, please visit the original post to enter.

You may also be interested in: GIVEAWAY - Elmo Makes Music at The Frank Erwin Center.

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Weekend Top 10 FREE Events (Jan 27-29, 2012)

1. Tree Talk Winter Walk - Saturday, January 28, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. At this free event you can enjoy guided walks in the Wildflower Center and talks by local forestry experts. There will be family fun with a Kids Tree Climb and an educational tree scavenger hunt. TreeFolks will provide native tree saplings to those who complete the scavenger hunt. To see the schedule for this event, visit here.  Admission to the Wildflower Center is free during the month of January. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin.
2. AISD Feria Para Aprender - Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  AISD presents the 6th annual Feria Para Aprender, a free education fair designed to aid Spanish speaking parents and students who are navigating the US educational system from elementary school through college. Parents and students can browse booths from AISD departments, nonprofit organizations, as well as colleges and universities. Ask questions on topics ranging from early childhood education to scholarship applications. There will also be professionals in many in-demand careers on hand to speak about their experiences and the importance of education. New to the Feria this year will be special "Teen Zones" and "Anti Bullying Zones." North Austin Event Center, 10601 N. Lamar, Austin.
3. Austin Family Magazine Summer Camp Fair - Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The fair will host over 100 summer camps and programs for parents and kids to browse and learn more about. Visit the camp booths, then stick around for live performances and kids' activities. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin.
4.  What's the Story Steve? - Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. Join Move Your Tale and Steve the improvising poodle in this audience led theatrical journey. Kids can engage in collaborative storytelling and help make the story happen, or they can sit back and enjoy the production. The production is free, but donations are appreciated. The show is appropriate for all ages. Arrive a little early to get a good seat! ColdTowne Theatre, 4803 Airport Blvd., Austin.
5. Alamo Kids' Club - Saturday, January 28 at 10:45 a.m. Alamo Drafthouse Kids Club is showing Bad News Bears (1976) at the South Lamar location. The film is rated PG, so be aware that there are some swear words. Children age 3 and over may attend. No infants however, and families with loud children will be asked to leave. Alamo South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin.
6. Puppet Show at BookPeople - Saturday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. Join BookPeople for another rousing performance by the absolutely almost perfect puppeteers as they perform a masterful rendition of the Tooth Fairy starring book, No Tooth, No Quarter – a cautionary tale of the tough job held by the wealthiest fairy of them all, the Tooth Fairy. It will be funny and loud and silly and crazy – so don’t miss it! Make sure to arrive early to get a seat. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, Austin.
7. Australia Day Party at Boomerang's - Saturday, January 28, from noon - 9 p.m. The free event features entertainment for all ages, including a bouncy castle for kids, music from DJ GMAU, a pie eating contest, and a silent auction. Kids 12 and under eat free with adult purchase. Donate to Meals on Wheels and more and get a free sausage roll!  Boomerang's, 3110 Guadalupe, Austin.
8. The Que Pastas at Ruta Maya - Sunday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. Free kids show with The Que Pastas.  Ruta Maya, 3601 South Congress, Austin.
9. Chinese New Year Celebration - Sunday, January 29, from 10:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit Chinatown Center in North Austin for the 2012 Chinese New Year celebration! The center will be featuring traditional Chinese firecrackers at the pagoda, followed by two different dragon and lion dance team troupes. The festivities start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and performances, and are expected to last until about 5 p.m. at the various retail stores. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature face painting, martial arts, Chinese Calligraphy, and more! Chinatown Center, 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin.
10. Really Really Free Market - Sunday, January 29, from 1 - 3 p.m. The last Sunday of every month, East Austin is overtaken by a festival of free happening at Chestnut Community Park. Instead of selling your stuff at a yard sale or trashing it, why not bring it down to the Really Really Free Market and meet people doing the same? The landfills are full enough already and you might find something you need, make a new friend or just have a good conversation. The market is a mixture of reuse, recycling, sharing and community building. Share skills, goods, ideas, smiles, friendship, excitement, plans and more. Chestnut Community Park, 2207 East 16th St. (at Chestnut St), Austin.

Want more?  Check out the Free Fun Calendar!  Have a wonderful weekend.

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Celebration of Families in Round Rock

Round Rock ISD wants to celebrate you and your loved ones with their 6th Annual Parent Summit -- Celebration of Families, on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is FREE and will take place at Stony Point High School.

Celebration of Families is designed to strengthen relationships with the community by providing resources, education and avenues to expand learning. Families, friends, educators and community members are welcome - there will be hands on, engaging activities for everyone.

The event will feature more than 30 workshops on topics ranging from wellness to college prep to how to handle bullying. Attendees will also enjoy a complimentary lunch and family activities.

Registration will take place on site the morning of the event. FREE childcare will be provided for 100 children on a first come, first served basis. Visit RRISD for more information, to view a list of workshops, or to register for childcare.

Stony Point High School
1801 Tiger Trail

Round Rock, TX 78664

Thanks, Macaroni Kid Round Rock! 

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Free Afterschool Club for Middle School Girls

Being an adolescent girl in today's world can be tough, and sometimes it seems like it's hard for young girls to be themselves and find positive role models they can relate to.

GENaustin, a girls empowerment network whose mission is to support and guide girls to make wise choices as they navigate the unique pressures of girlhood, offers clubGEN, a FREE, fun afterschool program for middle school girls where they will acquire the skills and awareness they need to navigate the pressures of the teen years. At clubGEN, club leaders, peers, and high school students act as positive role models and provide connection, inspiration, and guidance to young girls. Weekly interactive, fun sessions incorporate a research-based curriculum designed exclusively for clubGEN.

ClubGEN is FREE to all middle school girls who wish to participate. The program covers topics such as body image, bullying, career exploration, healthy relationships, substance abuse, team building, and more.

For more information, clubGEN locations, or to register for clubGEN, visit GENaustin.


Thanks, Nicole!

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Free iPad App - Biography Comics for Kids

Thank you to who? Comics for sponsoring this post and encouraging my child to read biographies in comic book form! Please click here to learn more about the app. And follow who? Comics on Twitter for updates!

I got an iPad for Christmas and the very first thing my husband said when I unwrapped it was, "Please don't let the kids play with it."  And I didn't... for a whole month.  But when it comes right down to it, there are just too many fun iPad apps for kids to be ignored!  Especially when many of them are educational.  This week I downloaded the who? Comics app, which is currently free on iTunes.  It came with two free biography comics, one of which was the life story of Bill Gates.   I asked my nine-year-old if he knew who Bill Gates was and he replied, "Um, was he in the Revolutionary War?"  Oh boy.  Clearly, some reading was in order!

As we opened the comic, I was a bit taken aback by how angry the characters looked when they got upset.  But my son assured me that "it's always like that in comics" and begged me to let him read it.  He devoured all 151 pages in the Bill Gates comic in one sitting.  The app then offered to give us Warren Buffett's bio for free if I shared who? Comics on Facebook or Twitter, so I did.  My son started reading and was delighted when he got to the part where Warren Buffett goes to a party hosted by Bill Gates.  He was starting to feel like he knew these guys.  

After Warren Buffett's story, my son started checking out the previews of all 29 comic books available for $4.99 each (cheaper if you buy them as collections).  He was reading the first chapter of the Walt Disney comic when something occurred to him.  "Mom!  All of these guys got allowance!  Warren Buffett got allowance and Walt Disney got allowance even though his family was POOR and they lived on a FARM!"  In his nine-year-old mind, allowance must be the key to success in this world.  I guess we've been holding him back.  We'll have to think about that one.

One neat feature of the app is that there are several badges available.  This makes reading a bit more like a game, where you can earn a badge for something as simple as reading early in the morning or after 8 p.m. at night.  But honestly, the comics are enough to keep my son engaged.  He came straight home from school today and when his younger brother asked if they could play Wii my nine-year-old said, "Mom, do I have to?  I really just want to keep reading."  He then sat down and read about Oprah, before moving on to the story of Stephen Hawking.  


My only reservation with these comics is that the content of each story varies in its age appropriateness, so I felt the need to read each one before handing it over to my nine-year-old.  But even that plan was not foolproof. When I thought my son was reading about Walt Disney, he had actually skipped over to the preview of the Ho Chi Minh comic.  That story begins in 1890, when Vietnam was a French colony, so there are references to "French pigs" and several images of people being beaten by soldiers.  I would have saved that one for when he is older.  In the Oprah story too, some details were more than I would have shared with an elementary school student.


Overall, having my son read the life stories of prominent figures in our culture has lead to some great discussions.  I showed him the cover story on Warren Buffett in the January 23, 2012 issue of TIME.  We visited Bill Gates' blog to read his 2012 Annual Letter.  In this letter, Bill Gates says, "In times of tight budgets, we have to pick our priorities. It’s clear that in this particular time, we’re in danger of deciding that aid to the poorest is not one of them. I am confident, however, that if people understand what their aid has already accomplished—and its potential to accomplish so much more—they’ll insist on doing more, not less. That is why I wrote my letter."  He then encourages students to write their own annual letters.  Reading these comics turned out to be a perfect segue to talking about the importance of giving back and helping the less fortunate.  And, as a parent, those opportunities are always welcome.  

Thank you again to who? Comics for sponsoring my post. Please click here to learn more about the app. Visit who? Comics for updates. I was selected for this opportunity by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own. #CleverWhoComics #spon

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The Magikhana Show Tonight ~ $5

The French Legation Museum is honored to welcome internationally renowned performers Arsene Dupin, Bertil Fredstron, Kelsey Strauch, Magical Mystical Michael, and Owl Morrison in The Magikhana Show on Friday, January 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The dazzling performance will feature magic, acrobatic juggling, and mysterious slight of hand to entertain and delight guests of all ages.
Tickets for the show are only $5 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 512-472-8180. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the magic show on this special evening.


For more information, visit the event website.


French Legation Museum
802 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702

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Free Lettuce Wraps from P.F. Chang's

Register for P.F. Chang's Warrior Rewards and you will receive a reward of one order of free Lettuce Wraps!  Information on how to redeem your reward will be sent to your email inbox. Your first reward will be available to use within 24 hours. 


Please note, this may be a limited time offer.  


Image credit: P.F. Chang's

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Celebrate Australia Day at Central Market

Central Market North Lamar offers free live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.  Grab a bite to eat from Central Market Cafe, let the kids play on the neighboring playscape, and enjoy the performers on the patio.  Tonight you can celebrate Australia Day with Karl Morgan, an Australian blues artist.

This week's live music line-up, from the Central Market website:

Australia Day Celebration With Karl Morgan - Thursday, January 26, 2012, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Karl Morgan is a soulful Australian blues artist based in Austin. His style is influenced by Eric Clapton, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stevie Wonder and other blues and soul greats. 

Live Music: Black Red Black - Friday, January 27, 2012, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Black Red Black is an organ trio featuring Ephraim Owens on trumpet, Red Young on Hammond B3 organ and Brannen Temple on drums. They play straight-ahead soul and traditional jazz as well as their own compositions.

Live Music: The Flying Balalaika Brothers - Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Russian folk meets Texas twang. This group plays beautiful Russian melodies on the balalaika instruments while weaving in Americana newgrass, creating an original, innovative music style. They draw upon years of touring and their virtuoso command of the alto, tenor and bass balalaikas. A Central Market favorite!

4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-1000

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AISD Feria Para Aprender ~ Spanish Language Education Fair

On Saturday, January 28, 2012, AISD presents the 6th annual Feria Para Aprender, a free education fair meant to aid Spanish speaking parents and students who are navigating the US educational system from elementary school through college. The Feria will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Austin Event Center.

Parents and students can browse booths from AISD departments, nonprofit organizations, as well as colleges and universities. Ask questions on topics ranging from early childhood education to scholarship applications. There will also be professionals in many in-demand careers on hand to speak about their experiences and the importance of education. New to the Feria this year will be special "Teen Zones" and "Anti Bullying Zones."

For more information visit AISD.

North Austin Event Center
10601 N. Lamar
Austin, TX 78753

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$1 Off Blockbuster Express Rentals

Use the code LOVE2RENT at a Blockbuster Express kiosk to get $1 off any movie rental.  The promo code is valid through January 27, 2012.  You can also get $1 off two movie rentals with the code WINTERMOVIE, through January 29. 2012.


Movie rentals at Blockbuster Express now range from $1 to $3 for the first night and are $1 for each additional night. The promo codes now work on all movies. For example, if you rent a "$3 Hot Movie" with a promo code ($1 value), your movie rental will be $2 for the first night and then $1 for each additional night (plus tax). The only way to get a free movie is to select one of the "$1 Best Value" DVDs. The easiest way to select a $1 movie online is to sort by "Release Date" and then go to the last page (the movies released more than 90 days ago are considered "$1 Best Value" DVDs) and to work your way backwards.

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$5 Anytime Admission to Safari Champ

LiveMom has a great printable coupon for $5 admission to Safari Champ in Round Rock.  You can use one coupon per child and the coupon will not expire until December 31, 2012!

Safari Champ is an indoor playground for children. (It used to be Jungle Java.) For more information, visit the Safari Champ website.

1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd.
Ste. 200
Round Rock, TX 78665
512-828-0000

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Free Events from Bump Club & Beyond

Austin's Bump Club and Beyond, a social community for Austin moms and moms-to-be, has unveiled their February schedule, including two FREE events for expectant and new moms.


Beyond the Belly Post Natal Fitness, Sunday, February 12, 2012, from 9:15 - 11 a.m.: Join other moms who have recently delivered for a complimentary post natal workout at lululemon athletica 6th Street, followed by fitness fashion tips and healthy snacks. This is not a baby/yoga event; however, the instructor will find a way to help you incorporate your baby into your workout should he/she need to attend with you. The event is free, but registration is required.


Beautiful Bellies Prenatal Fitness, Sunday, February 26, 2012, from 9:15 - 11 a.m.: This time lululemon athletica hosts the expectant ladies in a complimentary prenatal workout, followed by fitness fashion tips and healthy snacks. The event is free, but registration is required.

For more information on Bump Club & Beyond and their other events around town, visit their website.


lululemon athletica
1016 W 6th Street
Austin, TX 78703


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Half Price Ice Skating at Chaparral Ice

365 Things to do in Austin, Texas has your half price ice skating today!  If you'd like to give skating a whirl at Northcross Mall, you can get Ice Skating Admission and Skate Rental for Two for $10 (a $20 value).  The vouchers are available for purchase through January 27, 2012 and will not expire until July 28, 2012.


Please note: Although the deal site says there are two locations, the Chaparral Ice in North Austin has recently closed.  You will only be able to redeem your voucher at the Northcross Mall location on Anderson Lane.  For public skating session times, visit the Chaparral Ice website.


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Half Price Chipotle for Super Bowl Sunday

Order Burritos by the Box from your local Chipotle to be picked up on Sunday, February 5, 2012 and get half your order free!  Your order must be for 6 burritos or more to receive this discount.  Your order will work out to about $4.10 per person, which will include a burrito, chips and salsa/guacamole.  To order, go here and click on "Burritos by the Box."  Select the Chipotle from which you would like to order and click on "Burritos by the Box" to download an order form.  You will need to fax the order form or call your local Chipotle to order.  Orders must be picked up on Sunday, February 5, 2012 to be eligible for this promotion.

For more information on this promotion, go here.

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