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It’s that time of year again! The national 2008 campaign of the Theater Communications Group’s Free Night of Theater debuts in over 100 major cities across the country, starting October 16th, and tickets may be reserved on October 1st after 12pm CST. Tickets sell out quickly, so mark 10/01 on your calendar and reserve free tickets for a performance in your area!

Over fifty new cities have been added this year, so check to see if shows are playing in a theatre near you! Though the campaign launches on October 16th, shows are available throughout November.

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Every day should be seized - I fully agree with that, and apparently, I’m not the only one! For those of you who enjoyed shopping, play time, and free breakfast at IKEA over Labor Day weekend - they’re doing it again this weekend!

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Thanks, Shannon! Ringtone Hall has quite a library of mobile ringtones, and for a limited time they’re offering their $3.99 “Mobile Cell Phone Strap” free of charge.

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Thanks to Chrishawna for sharing this sweet treat with even sweeter results! Throughout September, Cold Stone Creamery is selling wall stars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and to top it off (on Thursday, September 25th, 5pm-8pm), they’re hosting the 7th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social, and all guests will be given a free 3-oz. serving of ice cream flavors inspired by two children: Jack and Emily…very special members of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

This is a great time to take the kids out for ice cream and contribute to an amazing organization for children. While free ice cream will be given to all customers, this is not just a fun and free marketing campaign to promote a national creamery chain…there’s a very powerful reason behind this promotion.

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Thanks to Barbara for reminding me that it’s that time of year again! For those of you who had a difficult time narrowing your selection down to just one museum from last year’s Museum Day, try another this year, thanks to the Smithsonian!

The Museum Day event is taking place in museums across the country on Saturday, September 27th, as a celebration of our country’s culture. Though many museums are open to the public year-round without an admission cost, the Smithsonian admission card allows patrons to visit many other museums that would typically charge a fee, provided they visit on 09/27/08.

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Honestly…thanks to Rachel for sharing this! Order a free copy of “Ooka and the Honest Thief” from The GreatBooks Foundation Bookstore (residents of select states may be required to pay for sales tax, but the book and shipping are free for all).

This offer is currently available in all countries.

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Thanks to all who shared their family traditions in celebration of the 30th National Grandparent’s Day this past Sunday (I shared several of your traditions with my family)! One name was randomly drawn from the list of those who contributed, and that winning name was Beth! Congratulations, Beth - let us know how you enjoy the “Cole Family Christmas”!

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E.L.F. has a great promotion going through September 30th…purchase $25 in cosmetics, and receive a free $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate and a free Women’s Health magazine subscription. This is a great time to start thinking about Christmas gifts, and this promotion will allow you to shop for multiple recipients on your holiday list - 25 cosmetics items (all cosmetics are $1 each) as gifts/stocking stuffers for the girls in your family, a $25 Restaurant.com certificate for anyone…and a magazine subscription for yourself!

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Thanks to Hazel Cole Kendle, Jennifer Liu Bryan, and Next Chapter Press for telling this great story (in hardcover for one of you!) and for sharing some simple, yet creative, ideas for celebrating our grandparents this Sunday!

Don’t Let Your Family’s History Slip Away

Ten ways to preserve your family’s unique story this National Grandparents Day

Grandparents can take the lead in helping younger generations preserve their family history this National Grandparent’s Day, according to Milford, Ohio resident Hazel Cole Kendle, the 88-year-old first-time author of the just-released Cole Family Christmas. This year’s National Grandparent’s Day will mark its 30th anniversary on Sept. 7.

“It’s a myth that young people don’t want to hear the stories their grandparents can tell,” said Kendle. “However, too often grandparents and great-grandparents feel like they must wait to be asked before telling those stories. Realize that family members often won’t ask for the first story, but once you start talking, they’ll be begging for more.”

Jennifer Liu Bryan of Alexandria, Virginia, Kendle’s granddaughter-in-law and co-author, points out that grandparents don’t have to stop with stories, either.

“There are many ways to pass along family traditions,” said Bryan. “Remember the favorite dessert your grandmother used to make or the dishes she received on her wedding day. Each item serves as a connection to the past, but we have to work to keep that chain from breaking.”

For this reason, Kendle and Bryan suggest 10 ways families can preserve their memories this Grandparents Day.

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Adorable - thanks to the McKids Family for sending this in! Register with The Wink Toy Company and receive a free 3″ Bittywink stuffed emoticon (a real-life version of the smileys!). The Wink Toy Company also sells 5″ plush emoticons (and a small variety of other products, which they appear to have just recently launched).

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