If you love the idea of  a great getaway to a charming Bed and Breakfast, you’ll love this deal that I just found.

Iloveinns.com is selling the 2009 edition of Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns for only $10.  The regular price is $24.95, so that’s a great deal.

What makes it a super great deal is that the book comes with a gift certificate for a free night’s stay when you buy the first night, valid at any bed and breakfast listed in the guide.  Go here to find a location you might enjoy.

This might make another great Christmas gift–or a gift to yourself, for that matter!

Thanks to Cheryl at 10Fitch.com for the heads up on this deal!

How cool is this?  I was just driving through town and noticed that there is an Aveda salon nearby in our new hometown.  Then I returned home to discover this great deal from Aveda:

Aveda Salons are offering some free stress-relief when you stop by your local salon:

-Free Cup of Comforting Tea

-Free Aroma Sensory Journey

-Free Stress-Relieving Hand Ritual

-Free Stress-Relieving Neck and Shoulder Massage

-Free Makeup Finishing Touch

Plus, you’ll get a free sample of an Aveda product.  Click here for more information.  I would recommend calling ahead to be sure that your salon is participating.

Thanks, MoJo Savings!

This Saturday, September 26, 2009, take your kids to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshop where they will make this great firetruck.  The first 50 children to register and be present at each store will receive a free kit, apron, and goggles. Go here to register.

We happen to have a four year old fire truck lover in our house.  Remember my intentions to make this birthday cake from Family Fun a few months ago?

Well, I did.  Notice I didn’t post any pictures yet.  Some of you have asked, however, so here it is in all its glory:

and here:

Sigh.  Yes.  It is falling apart.  You are not imagining that.

I very seriously considered making it the fire instead of the fire truck.

I learned a few valuable lessons that day:

1) Red food coloring + white frosting = pink frosting, even when you make a last minute trip to the store to get another bottle of red food coloring.

2) Red food coloring stains your hands (and feet if you should happen to drop frosting on them).  And your counter.

3) When using said frosting on an 85 degree day, it will melt.  All over.  Everywhere.

4) Simple cake recipes may not be as simple as they appear.

5) Make friends with someone who really likes to make cakes.

6) In the end, four year old boys like fire trucks and they like cakes.

And nothing else matters.

Click here to create an admission card to print and take to a participating museum for FREE general admission for two on Saturday, September 26.

Click here to find a participating museum near you.

Thanks, The Frugal Find!

Do you know a girl who is a fan of the American Girl series?  On Saturday, September 19th, why not take her to to Michael’s Craft stores for a free American Girl craft event from 10am-2pm?  Each girl can create 3 crafts based on the series while supplies last.

Thanks, Shannon!

Click HERE to sign up for a FREE Home Depot Do-It-Herself Kitchen workshop Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshops teach about the following skills:

Cabinet refinishing

Cabinet painting and staining

Changing cabinet hardware

Replacing a sink

Replacing a faucet

Changing/upgrading lighting

You go, girls!

Want a fun free activity for this weekend and and a chance to help break a world record?  Well, here it is:

On September 5 (National Bowling Day–who knew?),  you will be able to bowl a free game at a participating bowling center with a  free game coupon by clicking here.  

We might have to take Griffin because he announced to us the other day that he wants to be a bowler when he grows up (which was followed shortly by a garbage truck driver and then later a store cashier…our little dreamer…)

Click here to find a participatig location near you.

Thanks, MoJo Savings!