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Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge – Earn a Prize for Reading!

May 15th, 2013 By Kaley
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Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge is back from May 16-August 26, 2013. Kids ages 10 and under will receive a prize at their local PBK store after completing a recommended reading list.

Pottery Barn Kids also holds story time every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30. (Check your local store to confirm the time and date). After attending 5 times, your child will receive a free gift. Stop by your local store for more details.

Don’t miss my round-up of over 30 other fun and FREE summer activities for kids. Find reading rewards programs, free or cheap movie admission, craft workshops in your area and more.

TD Bank Summer Reading Program for Kids: Get $10 for Reading 10 Books

May 13th, 2013 By Kaley
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The TD Bank Summer Reading Program is back. Kids ages 18 years and younger can get $10 added to their new or existing TD Bank Young Savers Account when they read 10 books this summer and turn in their reading log at their local TD Bank.

Offer valid through September 30, 2013.

Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Family Movies

May 8th, 2013 By Kaley
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The Regal Summer Movie Express is back. Beginning in June, select Regal Theaters will be offering $1.00 G and PG rated movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 10 am.

Click here to find a participating theater near you.

Check out more free and cheap summer activities for kids.

FREE Junie B. Jones Book and Activity Pages

May 6th, 2013 By Kaley
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Enroll your child in the Junie B. Kids’ Reading Club and they will receive their very own Starter Kit, including a FREE book!

Each Starter Kit includes:

One FREE copy of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Exclusive activity pages
A membership ID card

Your starter kit should arrive in July 2013.

While supplies last!

AMF: FREE Bowling for Kids

May 6th, 2013 By Kaley
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FREE Bowling for kids at AMF is back from May 13-September 2nd, 2013. Register your children to get two free games per child per day at participating AMF bowling lanes all summer long.

Once you are signed up, you’ll simply need to provide your name, member ID, email address or phone number at your local AMF lanes to claim your free games each week.

FREE bowling is available from open until 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week during this period, based on lane availability.

Half Price Books Summer Reading Program: FREE $5 Gift Card for Kids

May 3rd, 2013 By Kaley
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The Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Program is back. Children 14 and under can earn a FREE $5 gift card to Half Price Books when they read (or are read to) for 300 minutes in one month. This program runs during June and July, 2013.

You can download your Summer Reading log here. See more details here.

Don’t miss my round-up of more FREE summer reading rewards programs for kids.

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Club – FREE Book for Kids

May 2nd, 2013 By Kaley
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The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Club is back! Kids in grades 1-6 can receive a free book from Barnes & Noble by reading 8 books over the summer . They will need to fill out a Summer Reading Journal and bring the journal to a B&N location between May 21st and September 3, 2013 to choose a free book.

You can also download a FREE Activity and Teaching Summer Reading kit full of helpful tips and printables.

Check out my roundup of more FREE Summer Reading Programs for kids.

My Project Summer Update: Shakespeare in the Park, Soccer Fun and More!

July 30th, 2012 By Kaley
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We’ve had a full couple of weeks since my last Project Summer update:

My 6 year old son and husband went on a 5 day missions trip to Ohio with our church. They had a fantastic time serving and loving on people in need.

Both of my older boys attended our church’s Vacation Bible School last week and had a blast.

And of course, there were trips to the library, the pool, and time spent with friends.

But the highlight for ME happened this past weekend:

On top of the Met

A group of my favorite ladies (my Mom, sister, sisters in law, and cousin) and one very cute kid (mine!) headed to New York City and scored FREE tickets to see Shakespeare in the Park (after waiting in line for 7 1/2 hours!). Thanks to a hot Groupon deal, we were even able to stay in a cute hotel.

It was such a memorable weekend and I’m grateful for the time spent together. Definitely a highlight of my summer and another item to check off my list!

A few of our goals for this week:

My 6 year old has been working on improving his bike skills this summer. He and Daddy set up a ‘ramp’ that I’m sure will be fun.

Griffin also starts soccer this week. It’s his first year and I’m excited for him. I actually coached soccer in my younger years, so it’s been fun to teach him and Lincoln a few things. (Frankly, I think they are a bit surprised that Mommy knows how to kick a ball!)

We have several play dates planned and plan to go to the Regal Film Festival one last time (we won’t be able to go next week).

How about you? What plans do you have for Project Summer this week? Be sure to check out my LONG list of free and cheap activities if you need some inspiration!