5/25-5/26 FREE Weekend Events,Crafts, Activities and more!

Calendar: Activities

Don’t forget to check out the NEPA MOM Event Calendar for even  more great Family Friendly Events in NEPA!

AC Moore 

Saturday 5/25 from 1-3pm, Buy & Decorate Nicole Crafts Foam Visor.

Babies R Us – No scheduled events at this time.

Bank of America –

Saturday 6/1 & Sunday 6/2, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Month of May, Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go! storytime, activities and treats. See when your local store is participating here.

Disney Store – No events scheduled at this time.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Check your local store for events.

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 6/4 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build. Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 6/8 at 10am, Monsters University Scarers.

Sunday 6/9 at 2pm, Monsters University Scarers.

Saturday 6/22 at 10am, Monsters University Chest.

Sunday 6/23 at 2pm, Monsters University Chest.

National Parks -

Sunday 8/25 National Park Service Birthday, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys R Us - No events scheduled at this time.

The Home Depot 

KIDS Workshops:

Saturday 6/1 from 9am-Noon, Lawn Mower Pencil Holder!

Saturday 7/6 from 9am-Noon, Come Out and Play with the Fun of Despicable Me 2!

ADULT Workshops:

Saturday 5/25 & Sunday 5/26 from 1-2:30pm, Come Improve DIY Skills at The Home Depot!

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

*It’s always a good idea to call your local store to confirm participation!

Thanks, Keeping Cents!

White Haven Community Library and Visitor Center Open House

 

The White Haven Community Library and Visitor Center, 99 Towanda Street, White Haven,  will be holding Open House festivities this Saturday, May 25th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The new library will be housed in the historic former Lehigh Valley railroad engine house located at 99 Towanda Street in White Haven. This century old stone building has been rehabilitated and restored back to many of its original architectural features; however, a new mezzanine level and interior walls as well as modern structural systems has created a beautiful space for public use.

Festivities include a library tour, a book sale, live music, food, a bounce house and more!

Parking will be allowed at the nearby DCNR parking lot next to G& A Hardware on Main Street.

Special Events include:

10:30– Danielle Bernstein, children’s writer and teacher will be in the library for a meet-the author and book signing session, with a talk on origins of her book “The Magic in a Mermaid’s Tear” and a sea glass jewelry sale.

11:00–Discover Lehigh Gorge Walk, a one-mile easy walk with a DCNR naturalist. This event, partnered with the Keystone Active Zones Passport Program and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will highlight spring wildflowers and remnants of the area’s rich history.  Meet before 11:00 in the library parking lot.

1:00–Kathy Long, artist and storyteller, will be in the library to present an interactive program for children and adults on the origin of stories and on developing personal and family stories.

2:30–Suzy Kaminski, children’s writer, will be in the library for a meet-the author and book signing session on her book “Our Forever Home—Tales of the Cozy Red Barn.  She will also give a preview of her forthcoming new book.

3:30—The We Three Brass Trio will perform selections from The Great American Songbook.

This event is rain or shine so come out and have some fun!

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Printable Retail CouponsHeading out shopping this weekend? Make sure to print out these great coupons before you go!

Thanks Your Retail Helper!

Warmer Weather and Beachwear for Babies

Stella Cove Swimsuit

As many of you noticed the weather has gotten warmer here in NEPA the last few days(finally!!) and the NEPA MOM family has been taking advantage of the warmer weather to try on our bathing suits from last year and take inventory of what we needed this year before our Lake and beach days are here.  Since the baby has grown so much over the past year however, she needed new swimsuits so I thrilled to be able to try out the Stella Cove Beachwear on her.

Stella Cove Beachwear sent me the adorable blue and white bathing suit she is wearing in the photos–doesn’t she look cute :)

What I really like about the Stella Cove Beachwear line however is that all suits are UV50+ so they protect her delicate baby skin from the sun.  They make suits from sizes 12 months to 16 years for both boys and girls, as well as a small line of women’s bikinis.  Many of their prints are exclusive designs, featuring guitars, grapefruits, beautiful soft and bold florals, as well as geometric prints.  I was checking out their patterns on their website and they are super cute!

Make sure to check out their swim line for kids today!

Disclosure: I was sent a bathing suit for my child for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

 

 

Win a Birthday Party or Family Weekend Getaway from Hampton Inn!

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Hampton Inn Scranton at Montage Mountain

The Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain is  just minutes from the Pocono Mountains, downtown Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. We have partnered with The Hampton Inn Scranton to connect local businesses with NEPA readers for the Eventful Moms Ladies Spring Fling. 

At this event, readers will have an opportunity to view the new renovations to the Hampton Inn Scranton and view the beautiful pool as well as main floor meeting area. It’s a great opportunity to see all the upscale changes to the hotel at Montage Mountain.

Hampton Inn Pool

Did you know that The Hampton Inn offers pool parties? Great idea for NEPA Kids Birthday parties!

The  Hampton Inn Scranton has a pool party which is for 8 children and two adults. It includes use of the pool and two guest rooms with two double beds, they are connecting rooms, and a birthday cake! In the morning there is Hampton’s on the House Hot breakfast. The pool hours are 6 am- Midnight.

At the Ladies Spring Fling, the Hampton Inn Scranton will be giving away a Birthday Bash Package and a Family Weekend Getaway which will include 4 tickets to a RailRiders Game and a room with 2 double beds. You must attend the event to be entered to win!

Make sure to “like” the Hampton Inn Scranton on Facebook and follow Hampton Inn Scranton on twitter to be ready to be socially connected with all the brands at the Ladies Spring Fling.

Ladies Spring Fling–Thursday Night!

Ladies Spring Fling Event

Looking for something to do tomorrow night,  Thursday, May 23, 2013?  Join me for the Ladies Spring Fling at the Hampton Inn on Montage Mountain!

At this event you’ll get to mingle with other fabulous women from NEPA and check out some of the best women-based businesses our area has to offer. Come and mingle with representatives  from  Keystone Crossfit, Scranton MMA, Resisicare, Wiggles, Squiggles and Grins and more! In additio, there will be presentations from our main sponsors, cupcake decorating, hand massages and pampering, and much more.  Plus each guest will leave with a swag bag full of goodies!

As women and moms we know that…

  •  We account for 85% of all consumer purchases, including everything from autos to healthcare
  • 75% percent of us identify ourselves as the primary shoppers for our households
  • Moms mention brands an average of 73 times per week compared with just 57 times per week among males
  • 63% of us mothers consider other moms the most credible experts when we have questions

Spring Fling Goodies

This event is two sessions with Session 1 being 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and Session 2 being 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.   Be sure to register for tickets for the session you will be attending.

Eventbrite - Ladies Spring Fling Event

I hope to see you tomorrow!

Kids Bowl FREE–Have you signed up yet?

Kids bowl Free

Have you signed up for the Kids Bowl FREE program yet?  The Kids Bowl FREE program is a great program where each family can bowl 2 games FREE everyday all summer long at participating centers.  You do need to pre-register for it but once you do let the fun begin!  There are a bunch of locations throughout PA that participate, in the Scranton area those locations are Valley Bowling in Carbondale. South Side Bowl and Idle Hour Bowling in Scranton.

Plus, there is a family pass option where parents, grandparents, older children that don’t qualify for the Kids Bowl Free passes and babysitters can join in the fun and get the same great 2 FREE Game offer every day.

How the program works….

  1. All of the participating bowling centers are listed at Kids Bowl Free (www.kidsbowlfree.com)
  2. Select a bowling center near you.
  3. Register directly on the bowling center page (The registration is valid only at the bowling center where you register and cannot be used at any other bowling center unless otherwise noted.)
  4. Once you register, you will have the opportunity to purchase the family pass. The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. The Family Pass starts from $24.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY. The Family Pass covers up to 4 adult family members. You may have 1, 2, 3, or 4 adults on the family pass.

Remember to check out the participating locations when you sign up and that you must bring your coupon with you to bowl.

Have fun!

Get ready for Summer Vacation with new Cooper Tires #springsavings

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Summer vacation is almost here and many of us will be hitting the road on vacations and day trips.  Moms often think about all the stuff we need to pack and what we need to bring on the trip but one often overlooked item in trip preparation is to make sure your car is ready for the road.  And that includes making sure your tires are up to the challenge!   

Lets be honest though, tires are pricey and they can add up quickly so a great deal is always welcome.  Look no further than the Spring Savings Event from Cooper Tire.

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During the Cooper Tire Spring Savings Event which is running from May 1st through June 30th, customers can receive up to an $80 Visa Gift card after a qualifying purchase.

Eligible products include:

 

Cooper CS4 Touring Discoverer H/T Discoverer HTP**

Discoverer LSX**

 

Discoverer LSX Plus** ** Available at select retailers.

 

Cooper Zeon RS3-A

 

Discoverer CTS Cooper Zeon RS3-S

 

There are lots of eligible dealers in NEPA that are participating in the Cooper Tire Spring Savings Event, so make sure to check out these deals while they still last and get that car road ready in no time.

 

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Pride & Prejudice at the Vintage Theater–May 17th and 18th

pride and prejudice

Pride & Prejudice will be performed at the Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce Street, Scranton May 17th and 18th at 8:00 pm with a matinee performance May 18th at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be $10 (students/seniors) and $12 (general) and can be purchased online or reserved by calling 570 507 9671 or e-mailing info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Vintage (326 Spruce Street) The Library Express (within the Steamtown Mall, second floor) or at The Albright Memorial Library (500 Vine St) in downtown Scranton.

The cast includes (under the direction of Maggie O’Brien) Emily Maier, Casey Thomas, Anthony Melf, Simone Daniel, Kim Wrazien, Lorrie Loughney, Conor O’Brien, Anna Aebli, Timothy McDermott, April Holgate, Paul Gallo, Mandy Boyle, Jessica McDonough and Lisa Zurek.

5/17-5/19–Free Weekend Events, Kids Activities, Crafts and more!

Calendar: Activities

Don’t forget to check the NEPA MOM Event Calendar for even more great LOCAL Events! 

AC Moore 

Saturday 5/18 from 1-3pm, Demonstration-Neon Necklace with Clover French Knitter.

Saturday 5/25 from 1-3pm, Buy & Decorate Nicole Crafts Foam Visor.

Babies R Us – No scheduled events at this time.

Bank of America –

Saturday 6/1 & Sunday 6/2, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Month of May, Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go! storytime, activities and treats. See when your local store is participating here.

Disney Store – No events scheduled at this time.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Check your local store for events.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 6/8 at 10am, Monsters University Scarers.

Sunday 6/9 at 2pm, Monsters University Scarers.

Saturday 6/22 at 10am, Monsters University Chest.

Sunday 6/23 at 2pm, Monsters University Chest.

National Parks -

Sunday 8/25 National Park Service Birthday, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Michaels –

Saturday’s from 10-11:30am, KIDS CLUB: Earth Day Celebrations. Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour.

Saturday 5/18 from 1-3pm, FREE Stampendous Embossing Show IN Tell.

Saturday 5/18 from 1-3pm, FREE Wilton Treat Pops Show IN Tell.

Sunday 5/19 from 1-3pm, FREE Sizzix and Distress Ink Show IN Tell.

Pottery Barn-

Sunday 5/19 at 10am, Perfect Summer Party Ideas.

Sunday 6/9 at 10am, Perfect Summer Party Ideas.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Through Monday 8/26, Summer Reading Challenge. Kids receive a prize after reading all the books on the list.

Saturday 5/18 from 4-6pm, Nursery Style Event.

Saturday 6/8 at 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers: World Oceans Day.

Week of June 10th, Kids create a free card for Dad or Grandpa.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys R Us - No events scheduled at this time.

The Home Depot 

KIDS Workshops:

Saturday 6/1 from 9am-Noon, Lawn Mower Pencil Holder!

Saturday 7/6 from 9am-Noon, Come Out and Play with the Fun of Despicable Me 2!

ADULT Workshops:

Saturday 5/18 from 10-11:30am, Exciting Outdoor Living Updates!

Saturday 5/25 & Sunday 5/26 from 1-2:30pm, Come Improve DIY Skills at The Home Depot!

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

*It’s always a good idea to call your local store to confirm participation!

Thanks, Keeping Cents!