Winter Festival of Lights (Wheeling, WV)

Wheeling, WV is again hosting it's Winter Festival of Lights
November 11, 2011 - January 8, 2012
Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m

for directions or more information go to their website here.  This light display has been recognized as one of the 10 best light displays in the US and it's less than 2 hours from us here in Parkersburg.  The light display is technically free but a donation is STRONGLY recommended (like, last year they had a person stop each car and ask for donations before you could pass them . . . probably should have $5 or so on hand)

There are WAY too many specific events going on at the park during the festival of lights besides just looking at the lights for me to mention all of them.  Go here for a complete listing.

Toys For Tots Event

Toys for Tots Event

Nov 19, 2011 10 am - 4 pm
South Parkersburg Baptist Church

Christmas Sampler benefiting Toys for Tots - Local vendors will set up their wares & demo products they have for sale. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. will have a photographer doing Christmas pictures, concessions, kids make & take craft projects and more.

Lowes Build and Grow Clinic

LOWES build and Grow Clinic this week (Saturday Nov. 19 at 10:00 AM) will be making this santa sleigh. Go here to sign up for this free kids building clinic. What a fun project to get Christmas spirit running in your house.

Each child will receive all the items needed for their sleigh as well as a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate when they complete their project.

Project designed for children in grades 2-5. (my 4 year old went once and there were TONS of kids his age there too . . . I would say the age is a guideline and if you are willing to help the child 4 and up is probably fine)

Money Saving Mom publishes books!!!

My very favorite blogger and the person that has taught me the most about couponing and saving money is Crystal at moneysavingmom.com  She has just recently written and published a book on her spending and budget tips and I'm sure if it's anything like her blog, it will be amazing.  Here is a link to where you can get a copy of her book on Amazon-I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

PLUS, if you have a facebook, blogger, pinterest, or twitter account you can post about her book (as I did above) and get a FREE copy of her e-book on freezer cooking (something I am just getting into) you can read about those details here I can't wait to read one or both of these books and see how much more I can learn from Crystal.

Stationery card

Holiday Letter Christmas Card

Create personalized Christmas photo cards at Shutterfly.com.

View the entire collection of cards.

American Girl Holiday Tea

Betsy Mills Club, Marietta, OH

Join us on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 2-4pm in the Betsey's Dining Room for the annual AMERICAN GIRL HOLIDAY TEA, featuring the doll 'Kanani'. Bring your dolls to this fun-filled afternoon tea featuring parlor games and food! This tea is intended for ladies 7-12 years old. Please call for reservations at (740) 373-4981.

Ruby Tuesdays So Connected Club

Do you like Ruby Tuesdays?  If so then you need to join their So Connected club here.  I am getting at least one coupon a month from them and it's usually Buy one Get one coupon or a 25% off your entire bill coupon (which is GREAT for large parties) Can't hurt to have these sitting in your e-mail inbox for those nights you don't want to cook! 

PLUS a free burger meal coupon in your birthday month.  (take that one take out for lunch one day!)