Free Slice of NY Cheese Pizza

Get a FREE Slice of Cheese Pizza using a new recipe with the freshest ingredients, and you'll also get exclusive savings on your birthday as well as throughout the year!

IF COUPON IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA, TRY AGAIN WITH THE ZIP CODE OF THE NEAREST SBARRO.

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FREE Carseat Canopy! $50 Value

One thing I totally hate to see is when mom put these thick blankets on top of their babies making me think the baby is suffocating. Stop!  Check out this Carseat Canopy which would put my mind at east.  

Click on "Shop Now", select any canopy you would like (be sure to go to their sizing page so you can get the right size carrier for you). Once you have selected your size, you will automatically be directed to the "shopping bag" where you can enter the promo code “ENBABY” This promo code will take off 100% of the canopy purchase and all you are required to pay are the shipping fees. You can use the code more than once - you just have to open a new browser/window to do so. Due to its nature, this offer can't last long so please hurry.

The promo code is "ENBABY” 

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Edible Arrangements Offers FREE Pineapple Pops

I saw this on Facebook and wanted to share with you.  I filled out the form, which was very easy, and can't WAIT to sample the pineapple pop.

This is what I read: "Being one of our Facebook fans just got a little sweeter! To celebrate reaching half a million fans, we’re giving away 500,000 Lovely Cupcake™ pineapple pops for FREE! 

Click the 'Fan Celebration' Facebook tab on our profile page, or follow the link below to receive your voucher for your FREE Lovely Cupcake™ pineapple pop."

HURRY, you’ve got until September 21st to sign up! http://on.fb.me/S3hWGC

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Free Note Card Offer from Ink Garden

I always have a stack of thank you cards on hand, but don't always send them.  I'll have to put this on my self-improvement list this year.  I promise to do better.  

Ink Garden-12 Free Note Cards plus Shipping (Shipping is $3.79). 12 Free Note Cards shipped for $3.79! 


USE Code:FREENCARD 


Shipping Rates:$3.79 for the 12 note cards. 

*Post contains affiliate links.

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Celebrate #NationalBowlingDay Today

I just so happened to stop by the Bowlopolis Booth at BlogHer '12 last week because my children love to bowl.  I socred a free DVD of "Bowlopolis" which we'll play on our DVD during our road trip which features 8 fun and exciting episodes.  I'm pretty sure my son will love this animated series!

You can meet the play games, meet the character, watch videos, and join the Kid's Club by logging onto Bowlopolis.com.  You can also click here for the nearest National Bowling Day participating alley for a free day of bowling.  Yes, FREE!

Bowlopolis Videos

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Free Aquatic Show Saturday @ VS Pool Complex

Did anyone see the Olympic Synchronized Swimming event yesterday?  How creative, talented, and cool was that?  Who thinks of this stuff?  

The Valley Stream Aquatic Show is happening Saturday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Hendrickson Pool Complex.  Doors open at 7 p.m.  I would advise you to arrive early for preferred seating.  The event is free and open to the public.  You do not need a pool pass to attend.  In past years, approximately 300 people have attended so arrive early.

The LI Herald has a great article on the Valley Stream Swim Team in this week's paper.  Check it out here.

Enjoy the show!

Janette Pelligrini/Herald - 2010

The Valley Stream Swim Team participates in the championships this Sunday, August 12th at Eisenhower Park.  Children ages 5 - 16 are encouraged to try out next June. Click here for additional information on the Valley Stream Swim Team.

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Danse Xpressions Presents "The Wiz" Today!

Ease on down to the Village Bandshell tomorrow at 4 p.m. for Danse Xpressions' rendition of "The Wiz."  I stopped by the dance camp yesterday morning to snap a few photos and I immediately became excited when I learned they were doing this piece.  I can't say this enough but I LOVE THE WIZ! It is and will always be my favorite musical.  I even sang a song or two from the soundtrack during my pageant days.  But this is not about me and my longing to play Dorothy while easing down the road.

It's about the talented youngsters ranging from Munchkins, literally, to teens who have dedicated their summer vacation to learning new dance moves and lines in order to bring you their rendition of The Wiz.  For FREE!!!

Now the school isn't presenting the piece line by line, dance move by dance move.  They are putting their very own flavor on it.  What's also interesting is that all of the costumes were created by the dancers themselves during the arts and craft portion of the summer camp.

Are you excited yet?  Bring your lawn chair, blanket, snack and excitement to see this amazing performance by Valley Stream's talented youth.

Danse Expression Presents

"The Wiz"

Thursday, August 9th @ 4 p.m. 

(Arrive at 3:30 p.m. to secure your spot)

Incorporated Village of Valley Stream Band Shell

(Adjacent to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library)

DanseXpressions.com

(516) 825-1920

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Join the "Summer Spectacular" @ The Jumping Gym

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Final Show Today! Darlene Graham & Shades of Green Band

I took Valley Stream Kids to see the "Stomp It Up" show with Darlene Graham & Shades of Green Band at Rath Park yesterday in Franklin Square and boy, did we have a good time!  The FREE concert, sponsored by the Town of Hempstead, started on time and featured many favorite kiddie selections such as "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes," (which Valley Stream Son couldn't keep up with), "I Want Candy," "Happy and You Know It" and Yo Gabba Gabba favorite, "Let's Get the Sillies Out."

Former school teacher Graham introduced and played the tin whistle which she has played since she was a little girl, her husband (Shades of Green Band) played the gourd, and I think I heard her mention a glockenspiel.  I don't think I've heard one of those since Mrs. Danner's music class in the 6th grade.

She is playing her final concert of the summer for the Town of Hempstead today at Elmont's Hendrickson Park at 10:30 a.m.  It's FREE and definitely a must see.

Here's a few tips for you:

1. Take a blanket to sit on if you want to sit up close
2. Take a lawn chair if you don't mind sitting in the back
3. Be prepared to dance with your little one
4. Be prepared to hug and kiss your little one during one of the songs
5. Take a snack and a beverage
6. Take bug spray and sun block (just in case)
7. Have a good time!

Final show in the Town of Hempstead for Darlene Graham

Friday, July 20th

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Hendrickson Avenue Park - Elmont (Not in Valley Stream)

Directions

(She did tell me that she will be performing at the End of Summer Reading Club Celebration at the Valley Stream Library on August 21st.  I hope you're registered!)

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FREE New York Mets Tickets Anyone?

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5 Free Weekend Finds

Friday, July 13th

Darlene Graham Presents a FREE Children's Concert
Rock Hall Museum - Lawrence
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


Henry Waldinger Memorial Library
Meet Caroline Bock, YA author of LIE. Raffle to win a free copy of the book.  
Lots of fun! Light refreshments!  
Check Ms. Bock's website for further information about LIE.





Saturday, July 14th

Summer Fun with Janice Buckner
Song & Puppetry Concerts
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Green Acres Mall - Valley Stream

Passport to Imagination Japan
Michael's - Oceanside
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 3+
(Come closer 1 p.m. than 4 p.m.)
See link for upcoming free in-store events

Strong Side Studios/Star Potential Youth Concert
Valley Stream Band Shell/Village Hall
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rain date - July 21

See Library Links for complete listing of area weekend events.

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Calling All Bride-To-Be's: FREE Bridal Guide Issue

 

Enjoy 1 free Bridal Guide issue. No strings attached. You'll never receive a bill. This 1-issue is yours, compliments of StartSampling.com. Bridal Guide is for the contemporary bride-to-be focusing on current trends in fashion, beauty, home design, and honeymoon travel. You'll never receive a bill. 

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Free Bowling Anyone?

I married into a bowling family. My mother-in-law bowls on several leagues and she directs tournaments.  We used to bowl after every holiday growing up.  Even on Christmas.   Bowling runs so deep in my husband's veins that Valley Stream Son plays it on our phones, on the iPad, and even knows what three strikes in a row is called.  It's called a Turkey if you didn't know. He's already planning his next birthday party before his upcoming party is held. Geez.  Looks like I better take advantage of this summer offer. You should too.

Free Bowling for Kids | AMF Bowling Centers Summer Unplugged | Great Locations for Families Groups Corporate Events Adults Kids Children Birthday Parties

Free Child ID Program

The Town of Hempstead Mobile Passport Service and Child Safety Identification Program will be at the Elmont Library on Thursday, April 12th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Cash and checks accepted for passports.  The child ID program is free.

View a list of upcoming dates in Oceanside, Hewlett-Woodmere, Rockville Centre, Franklin Square, and neighboring communities.




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South High School Offers FREE Preschool

If you have pre-school hopefuls at home, now is the time to test the waters for both your bunchkin and you.  I think you need a dry run to see how strong you are and to have an idea of how many tissues you will need on the official first day of preschool or even Kindergarten in the fall.

Two years ago, I took my almost first grader to South High School's pre-school program and she loved it.  I don't recall smelling chocolate chip cookies during pick up as I did during North High School's preschool earlier this year, but my son was pretty happy with the program.  He still asks. "Mommy, what school am I going to today?" I say, "You're going to nursery school." He replies with a sigh.  I don't think he realizes how young he is sometimes.

According to the Valley Stream Herald, the program will include games, educational projects, and activities based on a daily theme related to books created and written by the high school students.  I highly recommend this program and would be right there with you if the dates/times worked with our existing class schedule.  Lord knows that after losing my back up child care provider, I could use a break Tues/Wed/Fri from 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.  What kind of times are these?  When my daughter attended, hours were 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. or something which gave me just enough time to run to BJ's and beat the horrific lines. Who cares.  Any free time is a good time right now if you're in my world.

Mommy Tip: Invite your child's friend to make separation a little easier.

South High School Pre-School Program
Duration of program: May 1 - 29 (Tues/Wed/Fri)
Time: 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Contact/Email: alir@vschsd.org
Registration Dealine: April 8th

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Free Music Together Demo - Registration Limited

My kids simply loved this class.  As a matter of fact while living in Brooklyn in 2006, it was my then 6 month old daughter's very first class.  Shortly after moving to Valley Stream over 4 years ago with our then 2 year old daughter, I found a class right here in Valley Stream at Broadway Bound Dance Studio.  It was a struggle for me to sit on the floor for very long being 4 months pregnant and all at the time.  Wait, maybe sitting down was the easy part.  Getting up wasn't as easy.  Miss Dorell, owner of In Step With Music Together LLC, was the instructor and I recall one mom with the cutest little girl, next to mine of course, who was so happy and energetic.  Miss Cheryl later became an instructor and my son's first crush. Well, that's the way I see it anyway but maybe it was the first sign of him being a flirt.

Anyhoo, Music Together is a class that every child should experience, and ValleyStreamMom.com wants you to do just that.  For FREE!!!  You know I LOVE all things FREE!  Details are below.  If you are unable to register, please email me at valleystreammom@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.  For priority registration, register with ValleyStreamMom.com by clicking on the link foron the right hand side of the menu bar at the top first dibbs.  Trust me.  It's worth it.

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ValleyStreamMom.com has partnered with Music Together to bring you and your child a free class demonstration. Classes are available for infants through age 7 years old. For more information, please click here.

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.

Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning.

Join Us!

FREE Music Together Demonstration

Wednesday, March 21st

Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Sip This

64 Rockaway

Valley Stream, NY 11580

Register Here

Space is limited to just 20 participants (parents included)

Additional info: (516) 531-3823

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Fitness Friday: Coupons!

I almost forgot that today is Fitness Friday!  I do have a post from a guest blogger that I want to share but I'm going to do that Monday.  Below is a list of mommy-friendly and healthy options you can purchase from your local grocery store.  Just click the links highlighted and print and clip away!  Don't forget to take the coupons with you to the Babies 'R Us Expo tomorrow.

Happy Fitness Friday!



Save $1.50 Off Cruisers & Baby Dry

Save .75 on Pampers Wipes



Babies 'R Us Event

Save $1.00 on Flintstones Multivitams

http://strk.enlnks.com/aff_c?offer_id=118&aff_id=6910&url_id=122

Save $.75 on Kraft Natural Slices

 

Save $.40 on Yoplait 6 pack yogurt

Click the links and you'll find pages and pages MORE of coupons!

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Children's Events @ Hicks Nurseries

Our friends over at Hicks Nurseries invites you to their 22nd Annual Garden Show.  And of course they have FREE events for the kids. 

Fun for Children at Hicks Nurseries 
Planting sunflowers and participating in a garden scavenger hunt are part of the fun for children at  the 22nd Annual Hicks Nurseries Flower and Garden Show taking place from Friday, March 9, through Sunday, March 18. This 10-day event offers hands-on growing experiences, demonstration gardens and educational programs for children and their families. Admission and parking are free.

Plant A Sunflower
Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE!

Plant & Decorate a Container
Tues., Wed., Thurs., March 13, 14, 15 at 4:30 pm.
Cost: $10.00
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066.

After School Plant Detectives
Monday-Friday, March 12-16
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!

Hicks Nurseries
100 Jerico Turnpike
Garden City, NY 11590
(516) 334-0066


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Free Vistaprint Products to Motivate Your Kids

Try these FREE Products to Motivate Your Children! Whether your child is going through standardized school testing or taking exams and tests for classes, this time of year can be stressful for everyone. Lighten the mood with these products!

Personalize a notebook with one of 24 designs and your own text to fit your child’s style.

A lucky pen will help remind any kid that his parents believe in him!

With over 100 designs to choose from, you’re sure to make the perfect gift certificate for any situation.

Choose from more than 800 designs and create a set of funny, sentimental, or just plain encouraging note cards. Then, add your own personal note to sneak into your child’s backpack for surprise encouragement.

The products are FREE just pay shipping and processing. You know I like free.

Click here to take advantage of this offer.  Today's the last day!

Shipping Prices start at:
Notecards: $4.66
Note Pad: $4.54
Sticky Notes: $4.56
Notebook: $4.74
Pen: $4.60
Gift Certificate: $4.67

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Today's To-Do's

It's Saturday!  After the dance and sports activities are complete, check out the events below to complete your day.  Don't forget to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by visiting your favorite theatre to see The Lorax.

Home Depot Kid's Workshops
#20 Race Car
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: At all participating stores
Cost: FREE
*All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

The Wizard of Oz

Showplace @ Bellmore Movies
Time: 11 a.m.

Tickets: $10

Michael's Arts & Crafts - Oceanside/Westbury
My First Science Fair Demo
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free while supplies last

South High School Cultural Dinner Theatre
South Hall @ 5 p.m.

Enjoy your weekend!

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