Get a box of child clothing for only $5

Thred UP

I just found out about this.  It seems pretty awesome.  I am going to wait to try until my new baby comes and we find out the sex.  If it is a girl I am going to need a box of clothes.  

What is the deal?   Pick a great new box full of clothes for your child for just $5 plus $10.95 shipping.

Navigate the listings similar to surfing eBay, iTunes or Amazon.  Sort by gender, size, brand, season or type of item.  Find baby, toddler, or pre-teen clothing, and toys for all age. Get your box sent directly to your doorstep by the parent who listed it.  Add listers to your Favorite Senders list and filter search results to view only boxes that your favorite senders have listed.  View community ratings to ensure high quality items and picking boxes with confidence 

Post a box of gently worn clothes your child no longer wears.  Receive a pack of FREE USPS flat rate boxes automatically sent to you (free of charge) upon registration.  Sort clothes by making groups of the same size, season(s) and gender.  Separate by clothing item type (tops and bottoms) and brand. Keep outfits and matching items together.  

When another member picks you box, send it FREE of charge.  Confirm that you can send the box.  Print the prepaid shipping label and auto-schedule the pick-up.  Attach the label to the packed up free box that we sent you and confirm the pick-up time.  Depending on where you live, you can leave the box outside your front door for convenience sake.

**I have a friend that used this website and she recently got her box of clothes.  She said that she is super happy with the clothes she received.  I am really interested in exploring this site.  I would like to see the clothes that I am receiving, I have only browsed around a little so if you know anything leave me a comment.  

Check out the website for more info or to sign up. http://www.thredup.com

FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

 FAAN Walk for Food Allergy 

I am walking for one of my best friend's daughter.  She is a great little girl with amazing parents who struggle every day to protect their child from multiple food allergies.  

Help Me Reach My Goal!
I am participating in the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network?s (FAAN?s) Walk for Food Allergy. The event will raise funds to find a cure for food allergy and to educate others.

FAAN?s mission is to raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Please support my fundraising efforts with a donation. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of the estimated 12 million Americans with food allergies and their families. You can make your secure credit card donation by selecting the Support Me button.

Any amount helps me reach my fundraising goal. I greatly appreciate your support!

Date of Walk: Saturday, August 27, 2011
Location: Centennial Park, 2500 W. End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Check-In Begins: 8:00 a.m.
Walk Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Distance: 2 miles
Contact: Walknashville@foodallergy.org
Restrictions: No pets, glass bottles, bikes, roller skates, or skate boards. Baby strollers and wagons are welcomed.

We Walk Rain or Shine.

Visit http://www.foodallergywalk.org/site/TR/2011Walks/2011Walks?px=1867509&pg=personal&fr_id=1952  and sponsor me or join our team and come walk with us.

Places to go...Cheap!

Strike and Spare Family Fun Center

Murfreesboro, TN

Daily Specials

SUNDAY
4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
BOWL TIL U DROP
$7.00 per person
$2.00 off w/college or military ID

MON. - THURS.

Open to 1:00 AM

$1.00 games, shoes,

12 oz. domestic drafts and soft drinks

FRIDAY

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

ALL YOU CAN BOWL

$8.50 per person

FREE Shoe Rental

$1 off w/college or military ID

FRI & SAT

Midnight to 2:00 AM

ALL YOU CAN BOWL

$10.00 per person

FREE Shoe Rental

$1 off w/college or military ID

Lanes, Trains and Automobiles

Mon-Fri &
All day Wednesdays
10am - 5pm
$1 shoes, bowling, cokes,
popcorn, hot dogs, and pizza slices

All day Tuesday
 $2 bowling, shoes, cokes, popcorn and domestic bottles

More special offers on the website
In  addition to bowling they offer
Laser tag, Bumper Cars, Arcade games and Pool Tables



Go USA Fun Park

No current specials

They offer go carts, mini golf, an arcade, batting cages, and a driving range

Discovery Center

Calendar of Events

Hours
Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
The Discovery Center is closed major holidays.

Admission
Adults & Children: $6.00
Children under two are FREE!
Members receive free admission

Get your kid involved!

This post is dedicated to the organizations that your child can be a part of.  Here is some things to keep you and your kid busy.

Sunshine Players at Patterson Park

Terry Ann Womack, Cultural Arts Coordinator

615-893-7439, ext 33

twomack@murfreesborotn.gov

SUNSHINE PLAYER MEMBERS (ages 4-17)Membership is $30.00 per fiscal year.

• Each member gets free acting lessons
• A chance to be in at least one production
• discount tickets to shows they are not in
• membership t-shirt, talent showcases
• Film workshops and special theatre nights
• An Awards and Recognitions Dinner.

Dates for classes

Session I

July 18/19 - August 22/23

Showcase Performance

Friday, August 26 7:00 p.m.

Session II

September 12/13 - Oct. 31/Nov. 1

Showcase Performance

Friday, November 4 / 7:00 p.m.

Session III

Nov. 14/15 - Dec. 12/13

Showcase Performance

Saturday, December 17 / 10:00 a.m.

Session IV

Jan. 9/10 - Feb. 13/14

Showcase Performance

February 17 / 7:00 p.m.

Session V

Feb. 27/28 - Mar. 9-10

(no classes during spring break)

Showcase Performance

Friday, April 13 / 7:00 p.m.

Session VI

April 23/24 - June 4/5

Showcase Performance

Saturday, June 9 at the Awards Dinner

Auditions Dates

Nutcrackin’ (a hip-hop, jazz, rap, swingin’ version of the Nutcracker)

Sunday, July 10 2:00 p.m.

2nd Auditions

Sunday, August 28 / 2:00 p.m.

Monday, August 29 / 6:30 p.m.

Production Dates

December 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10, 2011

DISNEY’S CINDERELLA KIDS

Auditions - June 26-27, 2011

Show dates - August 19-21, 2011

A SUNSHINE PLAYER

CHRISTMAS

Auditions - October 16-17, 2011

Show Dates - December 16-18, 2011

THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

Auditions - January 8-9, 2012

Show Dates - March 2-4, 2012

WHAT ABOUT THOSE GIRLS!

Auditions - April 1-2, 2012

Show Dates - May 18-20, 2012

1st Auditions

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* We are members of the Sunshine group and my daughter loves it.  We really enjoy watching her on stage and she enjoys being there.  Most of the staff are very nice and good with the kids.  For the price this is definitely worth it.

Dance at Patterson Park

Dance Registration is Saturday, August 13 from 9am-12 pm; Monday, August 15 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  

The tentative schedule for 2011-2012 season is:

Ages 3-5; Tuesday OR Thursday 11:30 am-12:15 pm OR Saturday 8:05- 8:50 am

            Ages 5-7; Tuesday OR Wednesday 3:45-4:30 pm       

Ages 8-13; Wednesday 4:30-5:15 pm

            Home School Ages 8 and up; Tuesday 11:00-11:45 am

This class cost $25 a month and meets once a week.

*My daughter also takes dance with Mrs. Jane Ogg and she loves her and the class.  Again, the price is amazing and they learn a little bit of everything.  It is not a competitive dance class or a hard structured class.  She willingly also accepts children with special needs in her class and she is great with them.  I am looking forward to another season with Mrs. Jane.



Youth Cheerleading Program

Interested in being a cheerleader? Then this is the opportunity for you. Learn the  fundamentals of motions, jumps, voice projection, crowd appeal and stunt safety.  Emphasis will also be placed in developing good attitudes and teamwork.  Each person will be assigned a squad and a football team to cheer for each week.  Practices begin Aug. 15 and continue on Mondays, Tuesdays and, occasionally, one other day during the week at Sports*Com and McKnight fields.  The season will end with an exhibition in early November. For ages 8 through 13. Uniform sizing will be held on July 30 at 10 a.m at the football fields behind Sports*Com and a Parent Meeting will be held Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at the pavilion by the Sports*Com Outdoor pool. There is a $30 fee (due upon registration) and a $79.90 fee for uniforms (due July 30). Contact Becki Johnson by email or call 893-2141.

Youth volleyball

Bump, set, and spike it at Sports*Com, as qualified coaches give instruction on every aspect of the game. From beginners to advanced players, youth volleyball athletes in middle school and high school will get the opportunity to develop and refine their skills. For ages 11 to 18. The program will be held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The fee is $3 per visit. For more information please contact Thomas Laird by email or by phone at 867-4913.

Murfreesboro Soccer Club

Murfreesboro Soccer Club

Email: mscsoccer@hotmail.com
Telephone: 615-631-300

On-site Fall Registration at the Richard Siegel Soccer Park will take place on the following dates:
Saturday, July 23rd from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. 
Registration will take place in the meeting room to the left at the Main Concession area.
On-line registration is open!

Runs with Scissors off-road 5k event

This off-road running and walking 5k event will be the first of its kind offered in Murfreesboro. The Richard Siegel Soccer complex will be used as an off-road running and walking course. Proceeds will be used to benefit Project Go!, a local non-profit corporation which provides needed school supplies for Murfreesboro children. Participants will receive an official Runs with Scissors t-shirt and water bottle. The event will be held July 30 starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration will be available to the first 200 runners who show up. Contact Jennifer Joines by email or call her at 615-895-5040 for more information.


Lanes, Trains and Automobiles Youth Programs
Youth League Bowling Kids love to bowl! Register your kid(s) for our Youth Bowling League today!
Call 615-890-3999 for more information.

 Bumper Bowling Program
The bumper bowling program is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of bowling.  This program will teach basic technique, etiquette, and rules of the game.
Call 615-890-3999 for more information.

"Bowling Strikes" after school program
Coming soon, this will be a 12 week program focusing on bowling fundamentals as well as good nutrition, character building, & self-esteem.  This program will be held after school; dates TBD.

Contact info

My kids b-day party

Both of my kids have birthdays on the same day...so I thought I would show you a few of the pictures and share some of my party ideas with you.

 It was a Toy Story party.  I have a 7 year old and a 1 year old...they both really enjoy the movie.

Food
We made Pita Pizzas (like Pizza Planet) I bought Pita bread and toppings and portioned things out in little Dixie bathroom cups.

Games
 Mr. Potato Head race game--where we blind folded the kids and gave them 30 seconds to put Mr. Potato Head back together.

Army Man Hunt -- I hid army men in the backyard and had the kids hunt for them.

Pin the Tail on Bullseye -- I drew Bullseye on a piece of foam board without his tail, then made tails out of construction paper. 

Party Favors
Some of the Items that I put in the gift bags:   toy story color sheets, toy story ball, silly bands, crayons, stencils, sunglasses, and army men.  I also bought a large box of stickers and used them to make everything toy story themed, like on bubbles and memo pads.

Decorations
For the decorations we bought some Toy Story balloons, and the centerpiece kit they sell at Party City.  Instead of spending a lot of money on character plates, cups and tablecloths, we just bought brightly colored plates and such.  We used some of the stickers to put on the cups (they were pretty stinkin' cute.)

Cake

 Kaleb's (1 year old) cake

Alien cupcakes (Mentos for the eyes and rips for the ears and antennae)

Toy Story Birthday Cake

Toy Story Photo Props

                                                              
(I drew all three characters on a pieces of foam board and colored them with markers and painted on the back ground.  Then I cut out their faces so the kids could put in their faces.  It was a BIG hit!)

                                              

 

My daughter, Zayne (7 year old)

 

It was even a big hit with the adults.

Kids Eat FREE!...or cheap!

Where can you get a FREE kids meal in Murfreesboro, TN?

Monday - Southwest Moes, Buffalo Wild Wings ($0.99 with drink), Zaxbys

Tuesday - Applebees, Fazolis ($0.99 kids meal from 5-8pm) Chic Fil A, Blue Coast Burrito (5-9pm 1.99)

Wednesday - Sonic (1.99 Wacky Pack)

Thursday - Captain D's

Friday - I can't find any on Friday sorry :(

Saturday - Steak N Shake (dine in only)

Sunday - Steak N Shake (dine in only)
               Hooters



Everyday - Toots (hot dog kids meal with ice cream)
                  McAlisters (1.99 meals)
                  Logans (2.99 meals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all day, and 3-6pm every other day)


and more to come.


* If any of this information in incorrect please leave me a comment so I can update it.  Also if you know of another place that offers a kids night, let me know so I can let everyone else know.  Thanks so much for your help.