Bargain Mom Weekend Round-up for Aug. 20 - Aug. 21

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Here are some deals, events, offers, attractions even some TV options for your weekend:


LOCAL & NATIONAL DEALS/EVENTS --
Grey Bar 280 This Weekend at Grey: Tonight - Come see for yourself; Saturday Night - 4 on The Floor
Cost Plus World Market Don’t forget to visit your nearest Cost Plus World Market location this Saturday, August 20th from 1pm-4pm for our Art & Wine Event. Choose from a large variety of affordable wines from around the world and check out our newest arrivals in Framed Art, Mirrors and Wall Décor--all at amazing prices! We hope to see you there! http://inv.lv/gXt9Bt
Buy In-Store Events at World Market. Unique, authentic, and always affordable.
Whole Foods Market Mountain Brook, AL DON'T FORGET: Join us this Saturday from 11 to 2 for the Giving Grille at Whole Foods Market Mountain Brook, AL. The money raised will go to Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education's Alabama Gulf Coast Environmental Recovery Fund. For only $5 get a delicious grilled hamburger, hot dog, grilled Portobello mushroom, or grilled shrimp skewer with chips and a drink.
City of Gardendale BUNCO for Breast Cancer!! Girls nite out - Saturday, August 27 - 6-9 p.m. at Mt. Olive Community Center. Contact 205-305-5757 for info.
    Children's Hospital of Alabama Join us tomorrow at the Walmart in Hoover on John Hawkins Parkway for a 12 hour walkathon to benefit Children’s of Alabama! Food and fun for the whole family on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00a.m. – 9:00p.m.
      Warrior --Froggy's Family Fun Center Open Play Times for this weekend.Saturday August 20: 11 - 1 and 3 - 6; Sunday August 21: 4 - 5
      Bridge Street Town Centre Huntsville Check out our pavement performer schedule this weekend! http://bridgestreethuntsville.com/pavementperformers.php
      bridgestreethuntsville.com
      Bridge Street Town Centre is the premier mixed-use lifestyle center in Huntsville, Alabama. Featuring over 70 upscale shops and restaurants, the 210-room Westin Huntsville Hotel with 74 luxury residential units occupying the top five floors, a 14-screen Monaco Pictures and a six story office tower.
      Birmingham Bargain Mom I'm excited about Saturday -- Here's a list of astronauts that will be at the $5 party Saturday. Who's going?
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      Yesterday I mentioned the awesome $5 admission deal for the US Space & Rocket Center valid this Saturday evening. Here's the list of the astronauts you can meet -- {Tickets are still available}
      Lake Guntersville State Park Begin making your plans for dining out this weekend by previewing our buffet menus. Get the girls together for a night out, treat the family to our hearty country breakfast buffet, call the guys for a Saturday BBQ & beer night at the lodge, and join us for Prime Rib on Sunday. So much fabulous food!! Come on out for a great time!! http://www.alapark.com/events/details.cfm?id=1601
      www.alapark.com
      Join us this weekend in the Pinecrest Dining Room for fabulous food and excellent views! Our dining room is open all 3 meals every day of the year. Our normal business hours are:
      MAFIAoZA'S Mountain Brook IT'S FRIDAY!!!! Happy Hour is 5-7 pm Every Day! and don't forget the PIZZA!!! Try the pineapple, ham and mozzarella cheese!!!! or build your own Family pie!
      The Birmingham Zoo Teddy Bear Clinic: Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo this Saturday (8/20) for a check-up at the hands of Auburn University’s Pre-Vet Society, and receive their certificate of good health. Experience up-close encounters with some of the Zoo’s amazing animals and have your face painted during the event.
      Smokehouse Restaurant Upcoming event at SmokeHouse Restaurant this Sunday August 21 at 8:30pm..Jazz recording artist Kevin Orr. Dinner, Wine and Jazz....sounds like a date night to us!! Call for reservations today!!! Invite your friends!!!
      SALES --
      The Summit Lifestyle Center - Birmingham, AL Perfect Pant Event starts Friday, Aug. 19th at Ann Taylor. Enjoy $20 OFF any full price pants thu Aug. 31st!
      www.anntaylor.com
      Ann Taylor offers high quality, chic womens clothing including women's suits, dresses, bridesmaid dresses, blouses, women's pants, sweaters, skirts, cashmere, denim, accessories, petites, tall sizes and more. Shop online or in one of over 300 stores.
      Birmingham Bargain Mom New coupon from Staples...
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      Birmingham Bargain Mom THIS IS A GREAT DEAL -- Free NIKE Golf Balls in the morning at Golfsmith locations -- most open at 9 a.m. Get your golfer a sleeve. Find out the details here:
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      AWESOME DEAL FOR THE GOLFER IN YOUR LIFE -- FREE NIKE GOLF BALLS IN THE MORNING!!!



      Montgomery Convention and Visitor Bureau Get ready for the 18th Annual Buckmasters Expo - young bucks and the Swamp people and everything in between. Bring cans of food for admission! www.buckmasters.com
      www.buckmasters.com
      Buckmasters is the #1 source for everything deer hunting. Whether you hunt whitetails with a rifle, shotgun, compound bow, recurve bow or any other method, Buckmasters will help you be a better hunter and learn more about whitetail deer
      Outdoor Alabama Who is going to Buckmasters this weekend in Montgomery? Be sure to stop by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries booth to pick up a copy of the new Hunting and Fishing Digest.
      Montgomery Biscuits Only 10 Games Left this Season Biscuits Fans! Come out to Riverwalk Stadium this Sunday for Kid's Day at 6:05, plus Coke Kids Run the Bases following the game.
      Visit Florence, AL Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the our Weekly What's Happening.
      www.visitflorenceal.com
      Explore our trails from the birth of the Singing River to the rhythms that fuel our soul. Travel the ancient paths where early Native Americans carved out a thriving community and see how the Singing River that influenced their way of life compelled W. C. Handy to reproduce the sounds of our unique ...
      Birmingham Bargain Mom Especially a coupon code for a FREE 8x10 --
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      FREE photo print today through Saturday


      Don't forget out 2 day sale this Saturday and Sunday August 19 & 20th. Swift Family Pack Fresh Market Made Ground Chuck $2.38 lb - 24 oz Sunbeam Bread 2 for $3.00 - Fresh Sweet Bi-Color Corn 3 ears for $1.00 - and In our Deli 8 Piece Greer's Famous Fried Chicken just $5.98 - Greer's Got It! We Guarantee It!
      www.greers.com
      Greer’s is family owned and operated and has approximately 30 supermarket/grocery stores in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.


      Birmingham Bargain Mom Gap Outlet coupon good one day only...
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      Taylor Bug's Kids Boutique & Consignment (Hueytown) We Are Open! :) Already tagged 6 baskets since I opened back tonight! :) Lots of super cute clothes! And, get some sleep soon because we will have our biggest sale of the Summer tomorrow with summer clothes and shoes at 75% off! Awesome.... Yeah, we think you are too! :)



        TELEVISION --

          • You have another chance to catch us on Larrys Country Diner on RFDtv. Saturday August 20 10pm central time!
        • Georgia Deals --
          save $25 this Saturday when you purchase your ticket in advance online using promo code mod11. $3.50 of each ticket purchased with this code will be donated to the March of Dimes to help save babies!

          The Columbus Kidz Sale starts this week in our new location, 1200 Brookstone Centre Parkway.

          Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5-8.
          Friday, Aug. 19, from 9-6.
          Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9-12.

          Hope to see you there. Come check out our quality items at low prices.




        LIST AND LINKS OF HOW TO FIND MORE TO DO ACROSS THE STATE:

        GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF BIRMINGHAM EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.


        GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF HUNTSVILLE DECATUR MADISON EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.


        GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF MONTGOMERY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.


        GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF MOBILE EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.

        GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF TUSCALOOSA EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.

        GO HERE FOR STATE PARK EVENTS.


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


        Berman Museum of History in Anniston -
        Go here.

        Aldridge Gardens -
        - Hooks in the Garden -- fishing all week long.
        Get the details here

        Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson -- Hiking.
        http://www.freshwaterlandtrust.org/where-were-working
        /turkey-creek

        Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459
        http://www.alabamaveterans.com/HTML/memorialframes.htm


        Birmingham Civil Rights Museum
        is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
        Go here: http://www.bcri.org/index.html


        Arlington Antebellum Home is open Tuesday through Saturday.
        $5 for adults and $3 for kids 18 and under.
        http://www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington/index.htm


        Also -- Natural Bridge Alabama - $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.

        Go here to check them out.




        Cathedral Caverns --
        Go here


        Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters
        637 Cave Road
        Woodville, AL. 35776
        256-728-8193
        The 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.

        Go here to get a list and more info.


        NOCCALULA FALLS - GADSDEN

        It's free to see the falls. 

        They do charge admission for the park area:

        Go here

        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


        Go here.


        HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS

        GO HERE

        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 -- Go here. 


        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 here


        Cullman -- Ava Maria Grotto -- Open daily -- miniature Jerusalem.  Go here. Adults $7 kids $4.50 (6 and under are free)


        Decatur - Pest Control Insect Museum -- great for kids.  Go here. 



        Little River Canyon in 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 here
        www.nps.gov/liri



        Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake -- They've got new nature center and trails galore.  Go here

         



        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.

        Go here for 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.
        Go here for directions and more.

        Oak Mountain State Park

        Go here.

        Check 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.

        Go here for admission, hours and directions.

         

        Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport
        Get the details here:

        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.

        Go here for directions, description 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 -

        Go here for directions, hours and admission.

         Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM


        Bellingrath Gardens - Mobile
        Go here


        USS ALABAMA -- MOBILE
        Go here




        Across the Southeast --

        The Wren's Nest - home of Brier Rabbit author Joel Chandler Harris.
        This is a kid friendly museum
        Go here
        We're open from 10:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, with storytelling every Saturday at 1pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday.

        Admission

         

        • Walk-In Tours
        • $5 for children
        • $7 for seniors and students
        • $8 for adults















        Stone Mountain Park in Georgia --
        Go here


        They are open daily.

        They are 16 miles east of Atlanta

        The park is open 6 a.m. to midnight.

        However attraction hours vary.

        Adventure pass is $27 plus tax for Adults  $21 for kids -- Go here for ticket pricing.

        You can save on tickets by stopping by a Kroger and purchasing tickets there.

        To see what's going on next week go here.  You can just click on the date and all of the available attractions will appear on the screen.


        This is about a 3 hour drive from Birmingham so you could easily make this a day trip.

         

        Cabbage Patch Babyland General Hospital -- Cleveland, Ga.

        They are open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST time.

        Sundays 9 to 4 p.m. CST

        Admission is FREE.

        They are located in Cleveland, Ga.  It's a bit of a drive, however it's worth it.

        They've got new digs and it's really fun for the kids.

        We took the kids to old location and they really enjoyed it. 

        You can actually watch a new Cabbage Patch Kid be born via a blooming cabbage.  It's really sweet.

        It's an hour & a half north of Atlanta.

        Go here to check out the details.

         

        Mammoth Cave in Kentucky --

        Go here for more info.

        This might be a long day trip or an overnighter.

        However it's packed with adventure for any age child.

        It's only 4 hours 36 minutes  from downtown Birmingham on I-65 north.


         

        The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky --

        Go here for more info.
        The NCM is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) 7 days a week - year round. NCM is closed only on Easter, Thanksgiving day, December 24th and 25th, and New Years day.
        Phone: 270.781.7973 ~ Fax: 270.781.5286 ~ Toll Free: 800.53.VETTE

        Admission to the museum is: $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-16, 5 years or younger are FREE, family rate $25.00 and Senior Citizens (55 or older) $8.00. Plant tours must be arranged with the plant and there is a $7.00 fee. Click for more information.

         

         


        Abraham Lincoln's Kentucky Home:

        Go here for more info.

        It's free.

        Here's a brief description:

        Memorial Building interior is closed for renovation.

        Renovations to this 100-year-old memorial are fulfilling the National Park Service mission of preservation. The park is open daily from 8 AM - 4:45 PM (ET).

        Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln

        Visitors can view the exterior of the first memorial built to honor Abraham Lincoln. This memorial, with its formal landscape, protects the birth site of our 16th president. Visit the unique Sinking Spring which was the family’s water source and namesake of the farm. The Visitor Center offers an information desk, exhibits, a 15-minute video Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, and a bookstore.

        Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
        2995 Lincoln Farm Road
        Hodgenville, Kentucky 42748

        Phone Visitor Information (270) 358-3137

        This will be about a 5 hour drive.



        Check out the Amish country in Tennessee

        This will be about a 2 hour drive from downtown Birmingham.

        Go here for more information about some of the attractions that can be found in the area.

        You could just driv
        e around and visit some of the stores.

        It's a beautiful area.






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