Family Fun

  • Family Outings: Strawberry Picking

    We went Strawberry picking this past weekend and had a blast!  The entire family was picking so we had our gallon done in no time.  We stopped by Hunter’s Farm in Easley, South Carolina. The strawberries were $8.50 a gallon if you pick your own and bring your own container.  Here are a few pictures from our adventure Strawberry Picking:

    Karlie and Brina picking fresh strawberries at Hunter's Farm!

     

    Brina with a handful of strawberries!
    Karlie with a handful of strawberries!

     

    Brina showing off her strawberries!
    Karlie showing off her goodies!
    Brina enjoying her time picking up strawberries!
    Gallon full of fresh strawberries!
    Fresh Strawberries!!!

     

     

  • Family Outings: 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby (Greenville, SC)

    Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend with your family?  If you are near Greenville, South Carolina and want to participate in a fun activity with the family you should check out the 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby.

    Specific Date / Time Information:

    • Event – 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby
    • Date – Saturday, May 7, 2011
    • Time – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Location: Falls Park on the Reedy River, Greenville, South Carolina
    • Duck Race – 2:30 PM
    • Starting Point for Duck Race – Main Street Bridge
    • Duck Prices – $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00

    What is the Reedy River Duck Derby?

    • The Rotary Club of Greenville puts on a great event to benefit local charities such as Mauldin Miracle League, Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network, EarlyAct FirstKnight, and other local charities.  You can adopt a duck(s) for your family for $5.00 each or 6 ducks for $25. You can cheer for your duck(s) as it races along with thousands of other ducks down the Reedy River, over the falls and to the finish line.  The winning ducks will be awarded prices.

    How many ducks can I buy?

    • As many as you want.  It is $5.00 per duck or $25.00 for 6 ducks.

    What are the Prizes for winning?

    • Grand Prize – 1 Year Supply of Groceries at Bi-Lo
    • 2nd Place Prize – Painting by Kavita Ball sponsored by Urban Peacock
    • 3rd Place Prize – Child Care Tuiton Fees sponsored by Park Place Children’s Center
    • 4th Place Prize – Greenville Charm Bracelet sponsored by JB Lacher Jewelers
    • Plus Over 30 Additional Prizes to be awarded sponsored by local businesses (here are a few)
    • Theater Ticket Packages – Camelot Theaters
    • Park Passes – Greenville County Recreational District
    • Pottery Lessons for 12 – Vitti Tile and Pottery
    • Photography Sessions – White Blaze Photography
    • Guest Package with golf 2 Guests for 2 Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf – Embassy Suites
    • Gift Package – Hampton Inn Riverplace
    • Weekend Gift Package with Breakfast – Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
    • And Many More Great Prizes!!!!

    What other activities are going on downtown Greenville during the Duck Derby Event?

    • The Duck Derby Activities begin at 10:00 on Saturday, May 7, 2011
    • Games
    • Activities for Kids
    • Entertainment
    • Local Artist Exhibits
    • Mauldin Miracle League Game
    • Balloon Artists
    • Face Painting
    • Magicians
    • Hoola-Hooping
    • Musical Groups
    • Demonstrations & Interactive Activities for Kids

    The Reedy River Duck Derby is a fun filled day with activities and entertainment for the whole family, plus it benefits many wonderful local charities.  For more information about the upcoming 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby please visit the Reedy River Duck Derby website.

  • Save A Lot: Deals for the week of May 4 – 10, 2011

    The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.   Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Fresh Bone-In Split Chicken Breast – $0.99 per pound

    Pork Spare Ribs – $1.79 per pound

    Sugardale Bratwurst (14 oz) – $1.99

    Bone-In Assorted Pork Chops – $2.49 per pound

    Sugardale Super Dogs – $3.99

    Hillshire Farms Sausage – $1.99
    Use $1/1 coupon from Hillshire Farms
    $0.99 each after coupon

    Holten Beef Patties – $3.99

    Hillshire Farms Lit’ Smokies – $2.59
    Use $1/1 coupon from Hillshire Farms
    $1.59 each after coupon

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).

    Fridge and Freezer

    Fudgsicles or Popsicles – $1.00

    Borden Singles or Grilled Cheese Melts (12 oz) – $1.50

    Wylwood Mini Corn on the Cob – $1.69

    World’s Fair Ice Cream (1 gallon) – $4.99

    World’s Fair Round Top Sundae Cones – $2.49

    Crisp Premium Orange Juice – $2.69

    Take & Bake Pepperoni or Supreme Pizza – $5.99

    Take & Bake Cheese Pizza – $5.49

    Stouffer’s Party Size Lasagna (90 oz) – $8.99
    Use $1/1 coupon from Nestle Family
    $7.99 after each coupon

    Household

    Colortex Bath Tissue (12 double rolls) – $2.99

    Wrightware Foam Plates (100 count) – $2.00

    Solo Plastic Cups – $0.99

    Wrightware Napkins – $1.55

    Kindle Charcoal Lighter Fluid – $2.49

    Royal Oak Charcoal (8.3 pounds) – $2.99

    Produce

    Fresh Strawberries (1 pound) – $1.50

    Extra Large Green Peppers – $0.33 each

    Grocery

    Gatorade (1/2 gallon) – $1.69

    Cowboy Billy’s Pork & Beans (16 oz) – $0.50

    Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $1.29

    Senora Verde Mild or Medium Salsa – $1.49

    Senora Verde Taco Dinner Kit – $1.99

    Senora Verde Refried Beans – $0.79

    El Monterey Steak & Cheese Taquitos – $2.99

    Kurtz Yellow Mustard – $0.69

    On the Side Pasta Salad – $0.99

    Kurtz BBQ Sauce – $0.99

    Portmann’s Real Mayonnaise – $2.29

    Kurtz Ketchup – $0.87

    Kurtz Sweet Relish – $1.29

    Save A Lot Brand Soda (12 Pack) – $2.29

    Crystal 2 0 Drinking Water (24 pack) – $2.49

    Frosty Flakes, Circus O’s or Captain Choco’s Cereal – $2.99

    Toast Em Strawberry or Brown Sugar – $0.99

    Malt O Meal Cereal – $0.99

    Ralston Crisp Crunch Cereal – $1.99

    Ralston Essentially You with Red Berries Cereal – $2.49

    Pebbles Cereal – $1.79

    Velveeta Cheesy Potatoes – $1.99

    Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese – $1.99
    Use $1/1 coupon from insert 4/17 Smart Source (Expires 5/17/11)
    $0.99 each after coupon

    Bakery

    Bakery Fresh Cherry or Apple Pies – $2.99

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.

    For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.

  • Pampers Gifts to Grow – 5 Free Points

    Receive 5 free points from Pampers with the a new Gifts to Grow code!

    This code is different from the previous codes I have given.

    Use Code:  LoveFromPattie5

    The code does not have an expiration date on it so make sure to add it to your account within the next few days!

    You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts!

    For more information about the Pampers Gift to Grow Program and how you can start earning Pampers “Gifts to Grow” Rewards for your family go to Pampers Gifts to Grow!

  • Summer Activities: Kids Bowl FREE

    Are you looking for some fun family activities you can do with the kids now that the warmer weather is here and summer break is approaching?

    Starting on Sunday, May 1, 2011 you can take your Kids Bowling Free at Bowling Alleys across the nation.

    There is a fee for shoe rental, however, you can bring your own bowling shoes!  The nearest bowling alley to us is participating from May 2011 to September 2011.

  • Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards: 10 Free Points

    Receive 10 FREE Points from Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Program with the following codes!

    These codes are different from the previous codes I have given.

    Use Code:  BKKDNLKMKHRHPGB

    Use Code:  BKLCDQSHXRLTPGB

    The codes don’t have an expiration date listed  so don’t wait to use it just in case! Make sure to separate the letters out into 3 sets of 5 when you enter the code.

    You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts, diapers, and many more great items!

    For more information about the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Program and how you can start earning Rewards for your family go to Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards!

  • Fresh & Healthy: Our Garden – Fresh Lettuce, Spinach, & Strawberries

    Our first batch of Fresh Lettuce and Spinach from our garden!

    Recently we picked our first batch of fresh Lettuce and Spinach from our garden.  We had grilled steak, a fresh garden salad (with the lettuce & spinach picked fresh only moments before dinner), and pasta salad for dinner this past weekend.  The only other item we have picked from our garden is a handful of full size strawberries which the girls ate before I could take a picture of them.  The girls (and Mommy) are very excited that we can start eating delicious veggies and fruit from this years garden.  Thankful for a husband that took take of the garden while I was away.  The broccoli is already forming a head and several other plants look promising so hopefully we’ll have more goodies before long!

    Strainer full of several varieties of lettuce and spinach!

    I only picked a handful of the different varieties of lettuces and spinach from the garden and the strainer was overflowing.  It was enough for 2 to 3 meals for our family.  We have 4 to 5 varieties of lettuce and 1 variety of spinach.  All the leaf lettuce and spinach is ready to be picked.  Hope it continues to do well so we can share it with family and friends!

    Freshly Picked Wild Strawberries!

    Brina and Karlie have discovered our yard produces Fresh Wild Strawberries.  We never planted the strawberries they just grow in certain areas of our yard every year.  It must have been the perfect climate for them this year because we have more then usual.  The girls have been picking Wild Strawberries after school and even had the neighbor kid helping them one day.  These Wild Strawberries are tiny (about the size of a pencil eraser on average) and are pretty tart.  They are delicious to put on top of yogurt, ice cream or to mix in a fruit slushy.  It has been fun watching the girls collect them.  We’ve been enjoying them with our meals and sharing them with our neighbors!

     

  • Family Outings: Free Home Depot Kid’s Workshop

    Home Depot hosts a free kid’s workshop on the first Saturday of the month.

    Upcoming Kid’s Workshops:

    • Saturday, May 7:  Mother’s Day Project – Tulip Flower Vase
    • Saturday, June 4: Father’s Day Project – Valet Organizer

    The free kids’ workshops take place on Saturday morning (usually from from 9:00 a.m.-noon, but verify with your local store). The kids get to take home  their project, an orange apron, and an achievement pin.

  • Free Audio Book: “The Next Story” by Tim Challies


    FREE Audio Book Download

    For the month of May Christian Audio is offering a free download of their audio book The Next Story by Tim Challies.  This audio book is about living in a digital with computers, cell phones, and Internet and how it effects our faith.  If you want to read the book then this is a great opportunity to listen to the book for free when you download it from Christian Audio in May.   Make sure to submit your order by May 31, 2011  to get your free audio book.  Thanks Christian Audio!