Summer Activies....

The summer is coming and school will be out soon for kids!! Need some stuff to do on a budget...here are ideas!

Books:
Go to your local Library, they usually have a summer reading program. The last four years, my son and daughter have participated and has been rewarded with books, gifts, foods, and much more. Plus the love of reading is the best gift of all.

Books A Million is having a great program. You go by your local store pick up a book mark, read Dr. Seuss books, fill out and then bring back for a free Dr. Seuss lunch bag. More information go to BAM.

Half Price Books read at least 15 minutes a day, turn your log in and get $5.00 coupon.

PBS you can read, log and win daily prizes! Plus they will send you emails with ideas. Get tricks and advice from  coaches  and  book suggestions!

Scholastic has great challenges, timer and much more.

Chuck E Cheese will give your kids 10 free tokens after reading for 2 weeks. There are other calendars as well, such as chores and good behavior to earn free tokens.

Barnes and Noble will give your child a free book after reading 8 books of their choice.

Sylvan's Book Adventure will reward your child with points after reading a book and taking a quiz. Turn the points into rewards!

TD Bank if you have a TD bank around you they will give your child $10.00 with 10 books read in their account.

National Amusement Theaters will give your child a free movie ticket after your child read and completes a report.

Pottery Barn will give your child a special gift after going to 5 story times and after reading their recommended list they will give your child a free book.

HEB will give your child a t-shirt and other prizes for 10 books they read.


Check with your local colleges to see if they have a reading program as well.

Movies 

Cinemaworld: Kids watch for free and adults pay $2.00 at the 10am showing everyday!

Clearview Cinemas Free Wen and Thurs at 1030am.

Great Escape Theatres free at 930am

Great Marquess Cinemas no current information available as of today but is free.

Murvico free movie at 10am plus kids popcorn tray for $3.50

Alamo free movies at 11am with a special kid film. We went all last year and had blast.

Regal Movie Express is $1.00 for the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00am

Cinemark 10 shows at $5.00 if you buy in advance or $1.00, no times or day available as of today.

Classic Cinemas $1.00 on Wednesday morning at 9am

Harkins $1.00 summer fun movies, check online for your local cinema.

Georgia Theatre Company $1.00 Tues and Thur mornings at 915am

Habersham Hills Cinemas $1.00 Tues at 10am

Don't forget to check in your area for free movies in the park, under the stars and drive in theaters!!!

Crafts, Workshops and Camps

Home Depot First Saturday kids can make craft

Lowes check here to find out times and dates available in your area

Micheals check for times and dates, you may have to buy a certain item...others are free.

Apple at local Apple Retail stores kids 8-12 can learn to make a movie in 3 days at the camp and its free

Pottery Barn has free craft and education days.

Bass Pro Shops free activities including shooting range.

Lego at your local store, learn how to build something new each month

Target free or discounted tickets to events.

 Bank of America show your credit card and you may be able to get in a variety of places for free

Vocational Bible Study's can be very cheap and free. Check with local churches.

Also, be on the lookout for local museums for their free  days.
Check with local restaurants and factory's  to see if they have a free educational event.



Activities 


Bowling check here for a list of free place that kids bowl for free

AMF Bowling simply put sign up and they will send you vouchers.

Trails look up a list of trails that you can go on for free.

National Parks that offer free entrance days.

Volunteer show Gods love by volunteering and teach your kids a valuable life learning lessons.

Local Parks are free and fun, also look for splash pads and other free fun activities your city promotes. 



Food

Try these sites Kids for free, Kids Meals, Kids eat for free and All kids eat for free.

Teach your kids how to cook!!  Try Family Fun to get idea.


I would love to hear any ideas. Remember to have fun, praise God and love every minute with your children!

Honey and Tumeric Root....

Wondering why honey and turmeric root??
I cut my finger with a knife a few weeks ago, took off my nail and the laceration was quite deep. I rinsed it with water,  wrapped it up, help pressure and put above my heart. I waited for about 15 minutes, then I cleaned it with some water, put some honey on it, used some sterile gauze and tape (you can get them at drug stores) and wrapped it up tightly. It continued to bleed and I had to change my wrapping every day. After the third day, I started to notice my finger getting a little red and warm. It may have started to get an infection. I made a mix of honey and turmeric root, put on it, then wrapped with a band aid. The next morning, the redness was gone and my finger felt great!! It was sore because I had no finger nail and I still had the laceration. I didn't email or get on the computer much, because if I put pressure on it, it would feel a bit sore.
 I still have only about half of my nail, the laceration has healed tremendously and I am able to put pressure on it.
Try this then next time you need an antibiotic cream.

So why honey???
  Clinical observations recorded are that infection is rapidly cleared, inflammation, swelling and pain are quickly reduced, odor is reduced, sloughing of necrotic tissue is induced, granulation and epithelialisation are hastened, and healing occurs rapidly with minimal scarring.
 The antimicrobial properties of honey prevent microbial growth in the moist healing environment created. Unlike other topical antiseptics, honey causes no tissue damage: in animal studies it has been demonstrated histologically that it actually promotes the healing process. It has a direct nutrient effect as well as drawing lymph out to the cells by osmosis.
The stimulation of healing may also be due to the acidity of honey. The osmosis creates a solution of honey in contact with the wound surface which prevents the dressing sticking, so there is no pain or tissue damage when dressings are changed. There is much anecdotal evidence to support its use, and randomized controlled clinical trials that have shown that honey is more effective than silver sulfadiazine and polyurethane film dressings  for the treatment of burns. Read more at Dr. Grotte's website.

 Why turmeric??
It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent!

How God is great to give us everything we need! Praise Him!!

Also a good tip: I have a small batch mixed up in a small container, always ready for when I need it. I use local organic Honey from my local farmers market!