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Get a FREE Bobblehead (While Supplies Last)

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on August 17, 2012 at 2:19 am {one comment}

What’s the Freebie?
BobbleHeadies.com is a new site offering Bobbleheads at amazing prices — and for a limited time, that great price is FREE!

To help get a jumpstart to their business, Bobbleheadies is offering a FREE Bobblehead to anyone living in Canada, the United States, or the United Kingdom. You’ll get a FREE miniature bobblehead toy measuring 12.5 cm x 9 cm (roughly 5 inches by 3.5 inches). That means, you pay nothing! NO shipping, NO service fees. Just fill out the form and Bobbleheadies.com will mail you your FREE bobblehead.

Here’s the link to the Bobbleheadies form; fill out the form, click submit, and then choose your preferred bobblehead from the list below:
— Mini Jesus Bobble
— Mini Pope Bobble
— Mini Snoopy Bobble
— Magnetic Cat Bobble
— Fridge Magnet Cat Bobble
— Fridge Magnet Parrot Bobble
— Fridge Magnet Lizard Bobble
— Fridge Magnet Beach Shark Bobble
— Surfer Dude Bobble Head

These would make great desk gifts, stocking stuffers, or something to say “just because.”

Are you ordering one? Come back and let us know which one you chose!

Images provided by: BobbleHeadies.com Website

Crossover Church Presents It’s Back 2 School Jam: Everything is FREE!

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events, Freebies by whatsdo2 on August 14, 2012 at 12:43 pm {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: Crossover Church
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: Crossover Church Website; Back 2 School Jam Registration Page

What’s Doing?
Crossover Church will be giving away 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to school children in the community during their annual Back-to-School event. You can register on Eventbrite to guarantee your child’s backpack. Backpacks will be available for children age 4-18, in pre-K through 12th grade.

NOTE: Follow the registration process and arrive no later than 1 p.m. the day of the event with your child to claim your child’s backpack and school supplies. Each child must be present to receive their backpack, even if they have been registered. One backpack per child. Supplies are limited.

In addition to the backpack giveaway, there will be many more freebies and activities for kids and families to enjoy, including:
— FREE gently used clothing
— FREE Groceries
— FREE haircuts
— FREE Food
— Activities
— Games

Address:
Crossover Church
1235 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612

Back-to-School Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Thanks, Melinda D., for passing this information along!

Glazer Children’s Museum Offers FREE Admission Days for Students

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events, Freebies by whatsdo2 on August 13, 2012 at 12:43 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.), 1-5 p.m. (Sun.)
Date: Monday, August 13, 2012-Sunday, August 19, 2012
Location: Glazer Children’s Museum
Cost: FREE for children 12 and under with an accompanying adult; Paid parking is available in the adjacent Poe Parking Garage
Info: (813) 443-3861

What’s Doing?
Glazer Children’s Museum is celebrating the last week of carefree summer days by offering FREE admission to all children age 12 and under. This week’s theme is “Museum Gone Wild,” where you can meet some fun animals and creepy insects and create wild crafts.

NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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FREE Play for a Day … Any Day!
Print a coupon for a FREE child admission to Glazer Children’s Museum with a full price adult admission, valid through December 31, 2012.

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** SPECIAL NOTE: Glazer Children’s Museum will be CLOSED Monday, August 27-Thursday, August 30 while the Republican National Convention is in town. **

Address:
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Henry B. Plant Museum: FREE Admission for Teachers and Their Families on August 11

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events, Freebies by whatsdo2 on August 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: Henry B. Plant Museum
Cost: Admission is FREE for teachers and their families with school ID
Info: Call Sally Shifke, Museum Relations, at (813) 258-7302 or e-mail her at sshifke @ut.edu; Website

What’s Doing?
The Henry B. Plant Museum will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day with FREE admission for teachers and their families (with school ID) on Saturday, August 11. Teachers will have the opportunity to:
— Explore the Museum
— Learn about exciting 2012-2013 Field Trip opportunities
— Enjoy an in-depth, self-guided audio tour
— Investigate the Museum’s new exhibit: “Japan and the Victorians”
— View the 14-minute historical video Tampa Bay Hotel: Florida’s First Magic Kingdom

About the Henry B. Plant Museum
The Henry B. Plant Museum is located near downtown, on The University of Tampa campus. The Museum interprets the turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel and the lifestyles of America’s Gilded Age. Critical to the success of this mission is the restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark, an opulent 1891 railroad resort, and the artifacts significant to its history, and the life and work of Henry Bradley Plant. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 12-5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.) Regular admission is $10/adult, $7/student and senior 65+ and students, and $5/child age 4-12.

Address:
Henry B. Plant Museum
(Located on the University of Tampa Campus)
401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606

Thanks for sending us your event information, Sally S.!

Schoolhouse Image courtesy of roseannapiter.com.
The Museum image is the property of the Henry B. Plant Museum.

Pinellas County 2012: FREE School Physicals, Operation Backpack in Tarpon Springs & Be Fit Summer Program

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on July 30, 2012 at 9:18 am {no comments}

For a list of more Back-to-School events and clinics in Pinellas County in 2012, click here. NOTE: People that Love Church & Mission 21st Annual Back-to-School Event (8/8) and the Safety Harbor Neighborhood Center Back-to-School Celebration (8/11) are both for families in need and require you to register by Friday, August 3.

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Back-to-School Clinics
We’ve found two locations offering FREE Back-to-School physicals in Pinellas County, FL. These clinics are available through August 9, and appointments are required for these two clinics.

NOTE: Parent must be present. You must bring a physical form along with shot records.

— Monday-Friday until August 9: Boca Ciega High School Clinic (7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
— Monday-Thursday through August 9: Northeast High School Clinic (7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Address:
Boca Ciega High School Clinic
924 58th Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Call (727) 893-2780, ext. 2199 for an appointment

Northeast High School Clinic
5500 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Call (727) 570-3025 for an appointment

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Operation Backpack
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: First United Methodist Church
Cost: FREE
Info: Contact Dean @ 937-3271 or e-mail children @fumctarponsprings.org; Website

What’s Doing?
First United Methodist Church is hosting this back-to-school event featuring:
— Back packs and school supplies for elementary and middle school kids (while supplies last)
— FREE physicals
— FREE haircuts
— Games
— Food
— Characters

NOTE: Your child must be present with you at the event to receive a back pack and school supplies.

Address:
First United Methodist Church
501 East Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Be Fit Summer Program
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturdays through August 18, 2012
Location: John Ruth Clarke Health Center
Cost: Call for details
Info: (727) 821-6701

What’s Doing?
Community Health Centers of Pinellas is also offering a “Be Fit Program” for kids age 12-14. The program features games and prizes.

Address:
John Ruth Clarke Health Center
1344 22nd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712

FREE School Physicals for School-aged Children (K-12) Entering a Florida School for the First Time

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on July 30, 2012 at 5:48 am {no comments}

What’s the Freebie?
Did you know that any student entering a Florida school for the first time in grades kindergarten through 12th is eligible to receive a FREE school physical? Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and you must have your child’s immunization record to receive FREE immunizations. NOTE: There will be NO sports, Head Start or day care physicals available.

These clinics are hosted by the Back-to-School Coalition of Hillsborough County, which includes Hillsborough County’s Family & Aging Services Department, Hillsborough County Public Schools, the Hillsborough County Health Department, local hospitals, social service organizations, and local health care organizations.

Please be aware that some locations require appointments, while others take walk-ins only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (813) 443-3048. Here’s the schedule:

— Saturday, August 4: Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Medical Arts Center (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) — Appointments required
— Saturday, August 4: Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) — Appointments required
— Saturday, August 11: Blake High school Project LINK/St. Joseph’s Hospital (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) — Appointments recommended; walk-ins are limited
— Saturday, August 11: Tampa General Hospital at Healthpark (8-11 a.m.) — Walk-ins only
— Saturday, August 11: SouthShore Community Resource Center (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) — Appointments required
— Saturday, August 18: University Area Community Health Center (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) — Walk-ins only
— Saturday, August 18: Webb Middle School (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) — Walk-ins only

Address:
Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Medical Arts Center
1601 West Timberline Drive
Plant City, FL 33566

Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center
Hargrett Building
3402 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605

Blake High school Project LINK/St. Joseph’s Hospital
1701 North Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607

Tampa General Hospital at Healthpark
5802 North 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33610

SouthShore Community Resource Center
20114th Avenue Southeast
Ruskin, FL 33570

University Area Community Health Center
13601 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33613

Webb Middle School
6035 Hanley Road
Tampa, FL 33634

National Bowling Day is August 11: Everybody Bowls FREE (w/Coupon)

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events, Freebies by whatsdo2 on July 26, 2012 at 8:08 am {no comments}

Time: All Day
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: Participating bowling centers
Cost: One FREE game of bowling with coupon; Registration is required
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
National Bowling Day is August 11, and everybody in America can bowl for FREE at a participating bowling center.

Even Better! In addition to getting a FREE game of bowling, you’ll be entered to win a 4G LTE iPad.

Address:
Find a participating bowling center.

FREE Cardstore iPhone App

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on July 25, 2012 at 7:40 am {no comments}

If you have an iPhone, you’ll want to know about this new app where you can get real cards straight from your heart, by way of your iPhone. Now, it’s easier than ever to send a card … even if you’re running a bit (ahem) late. Cardstore.comis introducing their NEW (Free!) Cardstore App for iPhone, and it’s as easy to use as 1-2-3:

1. Choose your favorite card design.

2. Personalize it with your own message and favorite picture(s), and sign it with your finger.

3. Hit “Send” and they will print it and put it in the mail for you!

Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone App.
Did we mention, the app is FREE?!

FREE Visit to Adventure Island for Preschool Pass Members

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events, Deals, Freebies, July 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on July 17, 2012 at 10:45 am {no comments}

SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa Preschool Pass What’s the Freebie?
If you signed up for the Busch Gardens/Sea World Preschool Pass earlier this year, you’re in for more luck. Preschool Pass members can visit Adventure Island one time for FREE until the end of the open season. All you need is to scan your child’s pass at the front gate.

Even Better! Parents can get $10 off their admission, too! To save $10 on an adult ticket, enter promo code PRESCHOOL at AdventureIsland.com or show your child’s Preschool Pass as you are purchasing your admission ticket.

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Check out these deals before you go!

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Note: If you are visiting the park any Thursday, Friday or Saturday from now until August 11, you can stay past park hours (5-9 p.m.) for Island Nights.

Address:
Adventure Island
10001 North McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

Images provided by: Adventure Island website

FREE See’s “Lollypop” on National Lollipop Day July 20th

Filed under Freebies, July 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on July 14, 2012 at 1:03 am {no comments}

Time: All Day
Date: Friday, July 20, 2012
Location: Participating See’s Candies Stores
Cost: FREE
Info: Website; Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Who knew there was a National Lollipop Day! Celebrate this wonderful creation by stopping at a See’s Candies shop to receive your FREE pop.

Even Better! See’s is attempting to build the world’s largest lollipop. It’s going to be 7,000 pounds! This is an official Guinness Book of World Records attempt. You can follow their progress on their Facebook page.

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Sweepstakes
Enter here for a chance to win the Grand Prize in See’s “National Lollypop Day Sweepstakes,” which includes:
• A VIP Tour of See’s San Francisco “Lollypop” and Chocolate factories for up to 6 guests
• Round trip airfare for two from within the 50 states
• Accommodation for 3 nights in downtown San Francisco

10 First Prize winners will receive a $50 See’s Gift Card.

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Address:
Locate a See’s Candies store near you.

Dillard’s
Countryside Mall
27001 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33761
(800) 895-7337

Dillard’s
Tyrone Square Tower
6990 Tyrone Square
St Petersburg, FL 33710
(800) 895-7337

Images provided by: See’s Candies Website