Michael’s Slime Sunday Event (6/11) 1-3PM
by Jackie at June 11, 2017 in Bakersfield, Freebies
It’s Slime Sunday brought to you by Michael’s. Today, 6/11 from 1-3pm stop by to join in the fun of making a Slime stress ball. Supplies and mix-ins will be provided including pre-made slime. No registration required. This is a FREE event.
Toys R Us FREE Shopkins Event – 6/10
by Jackie at June 6, 2017 in Bakersfield, Freebies
Kids ages 6 and up will get a FREE Happy Places S2 Delivery Pack & trading tray. You will also have the chance to swap with other fans!
FREE LEGO Beauty & The Beast “Lumiere” Build Event 3/25 1-3pm at Toys R Us
by Jackie at March 22, 2017 in Bakersfield, Freebies
Toys R Us is hosting a FREE in-store event, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Launch Party, March 25th from 1-3pm. Visit the store for a make-and-take build of a FREE LEGO Lumiere character. There will also be Beauty & The Beast coloring pages along with a special offer.
*Excludes Toys”R”Us Express and Outlet locations. Event intended for ages 6-up. Parental supervision required at all times for minors. All giveaways and event materials available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Limit one per customer. Quantities limited; no rain checks.
How to Receive a Letter from Santa with Special Holiday Postmarks from the North Pole & More!
by Jackie at December 10, 2016 in Bakersfield, Freebies
Every year, we mail out our letters to Santa via the R.H. Macy Santa Mailbox at Macy’s with their Believe project. To read about this great giving back tradition and how to participate, go here.
I wait about a week and either stick it in the mailbox or have it actually mailed to them from one of the post offices with their special holiday postmark.
To do this, go here and select from images and templates and customize part of your letter.
Download and print it out. They do offer a printed envelope too for an additional cost, $2.99.
But the actual download and standard print or email or FREE!!!
Now…how to mail it back to them? Simply, put it in your mailbox, no mailing required.
But, you can have it mailed…I love enhancing this by selecting a holiday postmark.
For example, RUDOLPH, WI or North Pole, AK.
This complimentary service is provided by the United States Postal Service!
- Print the Letter.
- Place it in an envelope addressed to your child with your address.
- Place a Christmas stamp on the envelope.
- Place that SASE (Self Addressed Stamp Envelope) in a Larger Envelope and mail it to:
- Post Master – Christmas Re-Mailing
- City, State, Zip (see list below)
- Include a note that you would like the letter Post-Marked with their Special Christmas Post Mark.
- To ensure delivery in time for Christmas, items should be received at the post office by Dec. 15th.
Here is a list of US Cities with Holiday-Themed Names and has special postmarks:
Antler ND 58711
Bethlehem GA 30620
Bethlehem PA 18016
Carrollton MO 64633
Christmas Valley OR 97641
Frost MN 56033
Holly CO 81047
Holly MI 48442
Hope ID 83836
Hope KS 67451
Hope MN 56046
Nazareth PA 18064
North Pole AK 99709
Saint Joseph MI 49085
Saint Marys WV 26170
Santa Claus IN 47579
Santa ID 83866
Star ID 83669
Star MS 39167
Star NC 27356
Starlight PA 18461
For the North Pole – address to:
NORTH POLE POSTMARK POSTMASTER
4141 POSTMARK DR
ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998
Macy’s Believe and #SantaProject – Mailing Santa Letters
by Jackie at December 10, 2016 in Bakersfield, Freebies
Mail your letters to Santa at Macy’s R. H. Macy’s Santa Mailbox and they’ll donate $1 per letter up to 1 million dollars to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This wonderful Santa Mailbox is setup in Macy’s stores around the country and it has become an annual tradition for my family. They count up all the stamped letters throughout the country and even deliver them to the post office!
To find a mailbox near you click here.
They also have an activity guide on the site, which has coloring pages in it.
I like to do that with the boys on the same day.
To read more about Macy’s Believe project visit the Believe site here.
Macy’s has always believed in Santa and so they created the #SantaProject, a mission to keep the story of Santa alive in our modern age by filling the internet with the magic of belief. Go here and see how you can share socially in the #SantaProject.
Papa Murphy’s 50% Off Pizza Today (11/28) for Cyber Monday
by Jackie at November 28, 2016 in Bakersfield, Daily Deals, Restaurant
Today (11/28) only, participating Papa Murphy’s locations are offering up 50% off your online regular-price pizza order when you use the code: SAVEHALF at checkout including Signature, Gourmet Delite, Fresh Pan, Stuffed or Create Your Own pizzas with up to 5 classic toppings (excludes FAVES, sides, Mini Murphs and Dessert Pizzas).
That makes the Large Original Cheese Pizza just $4.50 and/or the Large Signature Pizza just $5.50 after the code: SAVEHALF.
FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Event Today (11/12) at 11am – Penguin Problems
by Jackie at November 12, 2016 in Bakersfield, Freebies
Today’s (11/12) storytime at Barnes & Noble starts are 11am – Penguin Problems.
In Penguin Problems, a penguin levels with human readers about what penguin life is really like. Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it’s a land free of worries and responsibilities … or is it? This book is sure to tickle kids’ funny bones. Don’t miss out on this Storytime!
Michaels Kids Club Event: Reindeer Clay Pot & Family Ornament Making Event – Saturday, November 12th
by Jackie at November 11, 2016 in Bakersfield
Michaels is hosting a Family Friendly Make It Merry Ornament Event on Saturday, November 12th from 1-3pm. You can enjoy some hands-on family crafting. Create these adorable thumbprint ornaments. Simply purchase the ornaments and the rest of the supplies are free to use.
Don’t forget they also have a 20% off your entire purchase coupon through 11/12 and many doorbusters – go here for the coupon and list of deals!
