Sales & new Stores

Patsy Aiken Outlet in Raleigh is having a tent sale now through June 28. All items are 40% off and you can get free monogramming on select items. They offer cute and fashionable clothing for children (boys and girls) sized 0-12 plus material to make your own creations. Visit Patsy Aiken Outlet for details and directions.

A Swedish-inspried children's store is coming to Durham at the Streets at Southpoint. That's right, Hanna Anderson the catalog store is setting up shop near you. My mom bought Hanna Anderson clothing for me and my sisters when I was a kid, and now I can pass on the tradition of buying high quality and cute clothes to my kids. The store plans to open in the fall of 2012 and will be located in the Lower Belk wing next to the new Sperry and Vera Bradley store.

Summer Fun

Stroller Strides of Raleigh invites all moms with babies, toddlers, and 
preschoolers to join them for a Free Week of Stroller Workouts next week! Up to 6 total body workouts for free, plus songs and fun for the kids. Visit Stroller Strides to find a class near you.

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books in Cary is having a puppet show on June 25 at 10:30 and 12:30. There will also be an activity or craft and a snack will be provided with the puppet show.
Space is limited, so please call the store at (919) 465-3866 to reserve your spot now.

NC Museum of Life and Science in Durham is offering a Buy One Get One Free on admission through June 29. This museum offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits, live animals and a train. Visit BOGO Museum to get your coupon today.

For my Charlotte area blog followers, I have a $2 off admission to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Visit DSBG coupon to save on your next visit. Located in Belmont, NC about 10 miles west of Charlotte this beautiful garden is celebrating the Colors of Summer.

Do your kids like horses? Then you don't want to miss Pet a Pony Day at the James Hunt Horse Complex on the NC State Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 28 from 9am-3pm. You'll get to pet real ponies, learn about horse care, watch show jumping and see a horseshoer at work. Admission and parking are free. Visit Pet a Pony Day for more information.

Count Down to Father's Day

Father's Day is Sunday, June 17.Check out these great gift ideas to let your dad know he's the best!

Dad likes to play too. Get him one of these gifts and you're sure to put a smile on his face. Also use plum code: PLUMDAD10 for 10% off vaild through 6/17.

$35 for Green and Cart Fees at Wildwood Green Golf Club
Green & Cart fees


Raleigh $19 for Explosively Fun Paintball Package at Black River Paintball

Get Paintball for Dad

How about treating dad to breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner on his special day. Visit Open Table and choose a location, date and time to make reservations for dad. Places book-up quick for Father's Day so make sure you make reservations early. If you join Open Table you can earn points for free meals. It's free to join too!

There's still time to make a day a personalized photo book, calendar, canvas print or posters. At Walgreens you can upload your pictures, create your gift and pick-up the finished product in store the same day. Plus you can save 30% by using the coupon code- PICKUP30 valid through June 16.Visit Walgreens to get started.

 Bird watching isn't for sissies. Get dad a manly birdhouse. Dinner Time Chimes hand-crafts these boot houses for the birds, and the birds actually make nests inside of them. Dad will love this unique and locally-made gift. Get your bird boot house at Dinner Time Chimes.

Does your dad stay-at-home or work-from-home? That's no easy task, so let dad know that he ROCKS with a Stay-at-Home Rock Star car or laptop decal. Visit Stay-at-Home Rock Star to get your decals.

Get your dad a mini-plan ticket plan to Durham Bulls game. Hook him up with a parking space, the best seats in the house on the premium game days- fireworks, $1 concessions,  kids run the bases and more. Plans starts at $28/per ticket. Visit Durham Bulls mini-plans to pick out a plan that works best for you.

Summer Savings

Did you forget to sign-up for the Triangle's Race for the Cure this Saturday, June 9 at Meredith College? Well, you're not too late and since you procrastinated you get a bonus. You can take $5 off your registration fee just by using the coupon code: NEWS-2012SP. Join the Mom's Packed Purse team today!

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books in Cary and Raleigh is having a "Celebrate Summer Sale". Use the coupon below to receive "The Greater the Price, The Greater the Discount" on any one item of your choice.

ONE ITEM of your choice:

"The Greater the Price,

The Greater the Discount"

ONE ITEM, discounted as follows:

Save 10% on an item priced $19.99 and less

Save 15% on an item priced $20-49.99

Save 20% on an item priced $50-99.99

Save 25% on an item priced $100 and over

ONE COUPON PER HOUSEHOLD

Valid any time now through June 30, 2012