I usually shout to the world that it is my birthday – and I certainly make a big deal out of my kids birthdays (they are the king/queen for the day and get to choose what we do). This year the celebration is a bit less pronounced. Although I have received a great deal of free meal coupons via all the email clubs I am a part of – Noodles, Qdoba, Benihana, Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin Robbins, and Panera…There is a new site in town that does all the hunting for you (I used to have to do this on my own). If you or one of your family members has a birthday coming up check out BirthdayFreebies.com! And since I had so much time on my hands not having to search, the kids and I volunteered to collect school supplies with Volunteers of America. There are loads of great family friendly programs that you can participate in as a family.

Free Day at the Museum of Nature and Science

The Museum had a free day just this last week but another one is happening on August 20. Take the family and enjoy the Museum for FREE!

Taste of Colorado

Plan ahead for the Taste of Colorado Labor Day weekend (Aug 31 – Sept 3) at Civic Center Park. Featured acts, including Top Hogs, Magical Enchantment with Erika Sodos, Machinez Remainz Dance Crew, and Istari World Percussion, on the Comfort Dental KidzStage. Children and adults can stay busy for hours with carnival rides, games, educational exhibits, and more. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment. The fun includes Kidzone, Carnival games and rides, Festival of Mountain and Plains area.

McDonalds Celebrates Back to School

McDonald’s is celebrating the return to school with back to school day on August 16. When you purchase a Big Mac or a Quarter Pounder, you get another one for just one cent! Guess you know where I’ll be taking the kids on Thursday!

Free Summer Concerts

There are still a couple weeks left to catch some really great free entertainment.

• Skyline Park – Hugo movie will be shown next to the D&F Tower, The Swayback will play on August 18 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Skyline Park
• Southlands in Aurora will host their FREE Friday concert on August 17th featuring Kory Brunson Band from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Highlands Ranch  on Friday, August 17th Despicable Me will be the featured film at Film in the Park from dusk (8:30 p.m.) at Civic GreenPark.
• FlatIron Crossing will host Raising Cain for the their Thursday night concert this week August 16th from 6 p.m to 9 p.m.

Another H&M

Start lining up now ladies, a new H&M store is coming to the Denver area. The Flatiron Crossing location will open on August 23. The first 100 shoppers at the FlatIron store will get T-shirts and gift cards valued at $10 to $300, as well as in-store specials and giveaways.

Hunger Games on DVD

Hunger Games is now available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Download on August 18th. You won’t want to miss being part of the release party! You can also visit your local Blockbuster store right now to reserve your copy (for $5) and get a FREE exclusive poster. (Then  pick up the DVD at the release party.) The Highlands Ranch Blockbuster (4008 Red Cedar Drive, Highlands Ranch) will host the free party from 9 p.m. to midnight. The party will include  Hunger Games survival food (pita bread, hummus, dried berries and trail mix),  activities like a Tribute mini-makeover, Tribute lookalike contest, trivia games and self-defense lessons. For more information check out http://www.blockbuster.com/releaseparties. May the odds be ever in your favor.

Ski Deals

Labor Day is the unofficial kick-off to ski season with great deals to be had on gear and lift tickets. Look for our upcoming post about great Ski Area Deals you can snag now! Plan ahead!

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