Bargain Mom Weekend Round-up Jan. 28-29

salamander festival.jpgHere's my daughter holding a salamander at last year's festival. It was a blast and fun for nature lovers.

Here are some things to check out this weekend:

Salamander Festival Free Saturday at Homewood Community Center

Salamander Festival

Check out this fun festival Saturday

Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic Free Workshop Jan. 28 'Build-A-Saurus'

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Here's a free craft for the kids to enjoy Saturday...

Volunteers of ANY Age Needed Tomorrow for Tornado Clean-up (Children welcome)

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If you have time to help tomorrow there's a chance to volunteer ...

Free Smart Investing Coffee & Couponing Series Saturday in Mountain Brook

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Stop by Emmet O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook tomorrow afternoon for some coupon chatter...

CALLAWAY GARDENS IS FREE THROUGH FEB. 29.

GO HERE

Callaway Gardens is a Georgia vacation resort with luxury accommodations, family vacations, world-class golf courses and weekend getaways.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Saturday, Jan 28th, TOMORROW.....THIS IS A SATURDAY! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10am to 1pm. Bring a picnic lunch and lots of friends. Come see Gizmo, new baby goat and feed him a bottle. $10 per person, under 1yr is no charge. Hope to see you, tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 28th.
Petals From The Past
Come join us as we look at creating beautiful outdoor rooms while incorporating edibles we can enjoy this Saturday at Petals! Growing our own fruits, nuts, berries and vegetables are not only healthy and rewarding they are a beautiful addition to our landscapes and gardens. We hope to see you!
Saturday, January 28 at 10:30am at Petals From The Past


TORNADO RECOVER

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The Kindness Mission
Alabama tornado recovery update on volunteer efforts for this weekend. Please share this post with your facebook friends. There are so many needs to be met! On Saturday at 8:00am volunteers will be meeting at Faith Community Fellowship, located at 7660 Gadsden Hwy 11, Trussville, AL 35173. Teams will be assigned and dispatched to affected neighborhoods. On Saturday at either 8:00 or 1:00 and/or on Sunday at 1:00, volunteers can meet at NorthPark Baptist Church, Trussville, AL. Volunteers will need to participate in a quick orientation before volunteering in neighborhoods. Volunteers must be 16 or older; if younger than 16, one must have a parent to accompany him/her. Those that are older and stronger will be assigned to work groups (cutting trees, cleaning up, etc.); younger volunteers will distribute food, water, garbage bags, and supplies. Donations needed: packing tape, bubble wrap, large, heavy-duty garbage bags, and other packing supplies. However, at this time, they do not need boxes; a truckload of boxes were delivered yesterday. They also need laundry detergent, diapers, baby wipes, and work gloves.

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            MY LIST OF HOT SPOTS IF YOU WANT TO HIT THE ROAD:

            in Anniston -


            Aldridge Gardens -

            - Hooks in the Garden -- fishing all week long.

            Turk

            /turkey-creek

            Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459

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            Birmingham Civil Rights Museum

            is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

            : http://www.bcri.org/index.html

            Arlington Antebellum Home

            is open Tuesday through Saturday.

            $5 for adults and $3 for kids 18 and under.

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            Also --

            - $3 or less for park entrance.

            County Rd 314

            Natural Bridge, AL 35577

            (205) 486-5330


            Montgomery -
            This could be a great time to take the kids to see the capitol, archives, Little White House of Confederacy, Old Alabama Town and more.
            Go here to see a complete list of attractions and options for educational entertainment.


            You might surprise yourself by learning something.
            Most of the government attractions are free.

            Old Alabama Town is not.
            Here's their info:

            Hours and Admission

            Hours: Old Alabama Town is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our last ticket is sold at 3 p.m. We're closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

            Admission: Adults, $10; Children ages 6-18, $5. Free to ages 5 and younger. A 10 percent discount is offered to AAA, military and seniors.





            Cathedral Caverns --
            Go here

            Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters637 Cave RoadWoodville, AL. 35776256-728-8193The Park is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m 

            Here's a brief description:

            The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above!

            Cathedral Caverns is the perfect field trip for your school, church or other group. You can visit anytime, as the cave maintains a comfortable 60-degree temperature year round. Call and make plans today and you will see why we are excited about Alabama's newest state park!

             

            Covered Bridges of Blount County -
            See the remaining 3 bridges still standing.
            NOCCALULA FALLS - GADSDEN
            It's free to see the falls. 
            They do charge admission for the park area:
            Sequoyah Caverns - Fort Payne

            Monday- Saturday
            8:30- 5:00

            Sunday
            Closed

            Caverns Admission

            Adults                          $15.95

            Child (4-12)                   $8.95

            Under 4                          Free

            Group Rates        $10.95/$5.95
            (15 or More)

            GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS.

            DeSoto Caverns -- order your tickets online and save $1 per ticket:
            Adult Caverns Tour $18.99
            ONE YEAR Adult Cave Tour for just $5 more $23.99
            Child Caverns Tour (ages 3-11) $16.99
            ONE YEAR Child Cave Tour for just $5 more $21.99
            HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS

            Civil War soldiers, a Talking Tree and whimmy diddles - see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums- Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum.

            Individual Admission Adult Senior Youth Toddler
            Earlyworks Children's  Museum 12.00 10.00 10.00 5.00
            Constitution Village 12.00 10.00 10.00 5.00
            Huntsville Depot 12.00 10.00 10.00 5.00
            2 Museums 20.00 15.00 15.00 5.00
            THE WORKS - all 3 25.00 20.00 20.00 5.00
            TALLADEGA MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM

            Admission: $12 for adults, $5 for kids age 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and younger.

            Hours:  Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter). Extended summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week
            GO HERE.


            Bucks Pocket and High Falls

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            Palisades Park in Blount County -- Go here. They've got a great new kids area that just opened in May.

            Horseshoe Bend Military Park

            -- Go

            Cullman -- Ava Maria Grotto -- Open daily

            -- miniature Jerusalem.  Go

            Decatur - Pest Control Insect Museum

            -- great for kids.  Go

            Little River Canyon i

            n Fort Payne is a nature lovers' paradise.  Hike down to the bottom of the gorge, check out the falls up close and enjoy some majestic birds.

            You'll spot hawks, eagles, vultures and falcons from overlooks.  Take a picnic.

            There are also a ton of kid friendly parks in downtown Fort Payne.  Go

            www.nps.gov/liri

            Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake

            -- They've got new nature center and trails galore.

            Anniston Museum of Natural History

            Adult/$6

            Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50

            Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free

            This is a fun museum to explore.

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            or more info.

            Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5 p.m. Sunday 1–5 p.m.

            Rickwood Caverns State Park in Hayden

            It's $1 to get in and enjoy just the park, trails and playground.

            Cave tours are only available on weekends.

            Saturday and Sunday schedule:

            10:15 a.m.

            12:15 p.m.

            2:15 & 4:15

            Cave Tour Admission Fee:

            Age 12 to adult: $10

            Age 6 to 11: $5

            Under age 6: FREE with parent or guardian

            Group discount: $2 off each person for groups of 25 or more.

            and more.

            Oak Mountain State Park

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            heck out the Alabama Wildlife Refuge Center.

            The Wildlife Center: Located in Oak Mountain State Park, it is the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Alabama and cares for over 2,000 injured and orphaned wild creatures each year. Visitors may view the rehabilitation process through one-way glass and learn about native species.

            $3 for adults

            Mt. Cheaha --

            The tallest point in Alabama is a beautiful drive through the mountains.  Take Bald Rock trail out to a gorgeous overlook.

            Bring a picnic for sure.  There are some great hiking trails.

            on, hours and directions.

            Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport

            Colorful Kite Tales Exhibit & Programs

            Colorful Kite Tales Exhibition chronicles the colorful history and science of kites. These sixteen panels and an array of kites detail kite basics and historical kiting events Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services and on loan by the Drachen Foundation of Seattle, Washington.

            Free with Museum Admission

            Members Free

            Group Tours with Hand-on Kite-Making Available - $7 per person

            Active military and their families are admitted free.

            Adults are $6, Seniors & students are $5 - children 3 and under are free.

            Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.

            Vulcan Park is also another option.

            Go here to learn more about their coming events.

            Daily Admission Rates (plus tax) 10 am - 6 pm:

            (Includes park grounds, Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Balcony)

            $6 Adults

            $5 Seniors (65+)

            $4 Children ages 5-12

            Children 4 years and under are admitted free.

            Helen Keller Birthplace in Tuscumbia, AL.

            and more.

            They also have some great kids games and information for you to share with your kids before you get there.

            Address:

            300 North Commons Street, West

            Tuscumbia, Alabama  35674

            (256) 383-4066

            Hours:

            Monday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

            Last tour starts at 3:45 p.m. daily

            Home Tour Admission:

            Adults..........................................$6.00

            Students ages 5 -18..................$2.00

            Seniors & "AAA" members......$5.00

            Military (Active and Retired).....$5.00

            Group of 20 or more..................Adults $5 & Children $1.50 (Group reservations requested)

            American Village in Montevallo -

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            sion.

            Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM

            Bellingrath Gardens - Mobile
            Go here


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