It's an Odd Saturday! November 23rd 2013 What A Day!!!

So Today is November 23rd 2013, It is the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who!

 It's National Cashew Day.

And for every one here in Traverse City, MI it is the first big snow of the year.

Yesterday, Hunger Games Catching Fire was released to Theaters. Exciting and what else could you want out of a weekend, good movies in theater, snow to play in and snack to munch on. I would say that this weekends itinerary is full.  Cheers to a day of very odd things that have come together to make such a Saturday before Thanksgiving of 2013.

Now That's Just Funny - Geico Hump Day Commercials 2013

So for one, I love finding things that are amusing.  Two I love sharing amusing things and three I love hearing about amusing things from other people.

So at the suggestion of my friend Jonica I looked up these awesome Geico Commercials. They are hilarious! And now I am sharing them with you.

BOGO SALE ON MASCARA!!! End October 15th, 2013!!!

Sale Site

We are up and running!!! The Long Awaited Launch of Fran's Boutique!!! With Great Deals on all your Makeup and Fashion Needs. Follow us, Find us on Facebook and Watch for Sales and Coupon Deals to head your way!!! Fran's Boutique brings you the unique experience of a personal shopper without having to wait through the crowded stores. 

(Providing the best quality products for the best price for your pocket book)

We also have a BOGO on Mascara Sale that will runs to October 15th, 2013. Check Out The Deal and Share the Love!!!
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Cheap or Free Things To Do in TC 9/23/13

Monday Monday Monday... Well there may not be much to do on Monday but that's usually okay because it's the first work day for more people. So here's to a happy Checkers Day.


Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Monday September 23, 2013

(September 23rd is Checkers Day)

Oktoberfest: September 21 - October 6. Website

Mon: All Day!!! Dollar Java Day @ Higher Grounds Coffee. Bring your own mug to Higher Grounds for a fill-up of their Daily Brew coffee for just a dollar. Every Monday. Website

Mon: Father Fred's Fall Food Drive Sep. 21-28, 2013 @ Participating Tom's, Oleson's, Family Fare and Maxbauer Stores. All donations of cash or food donations will be doubled dollar-for-dollar by Oleson Foundation's Value Match Challenge up to $20,000. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Theme: Piggies. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Beet Borscht. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm The Village Outdoor Farmers Market @ Village Commons. W/ Live Music and fresh local goods. Every week. Website


Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Traverse City Area Thursday and Friday 9/19-9/20/13

Cheers to... (insert Rihanna lyrics here, you know you sang it too) Thursday and Friday!!! The end of the work week and the beginning of a great weekend. :) So if you didn't know Traverse City has a lot to offer for the last two days of the work week in free and cheap things to do. Also, you may not know that Every Thursday Bubba's in downtown TC has an All Day Happy Hour, $1.75 Well Drinks and $1 off Specialty Drinks. Sounds like a great way to begin a weekend (if you enjoy happy hour that is.)

Every Thursday @ Bubba's TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Thursday September 19, 2013

(September 19th National Talk Like A Pirate Day and National Butterscotch Pudding)

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Story Stew @ Peninsula Community Library. Theme: Here Kitty Kitty. Website

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Wiggler Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 11:00am-12:00pm Wiggler Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website 

Thur: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Kid-friendly Ladybug Pizzas. Website

Thur: 12:00pm-12:00am Talk Like a Pirate Barrrgh Crawl @ Downtown TC. Website

Thur: 1:00pm Grand Traverse Genealogical Society Meeting @ 3746 Veterans Drive TC. Open to the public. Meetings Every 3rd Thursday of the Month through November. Website

Thur: 4:00pm-7:00pm Fort Fit Grand Opening Extravaganza @ Fit For You Health Club. Live Music, Games and Prices, Free Food and Drinks, Classic Demos and More. Website

Thur: 4:30pm-5:30pm TADLcast; Teen for Teen podcast @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 5:30-8:30pm Live Music w/ Jim Hawley @Bud’s of Interlochen. Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-8:00pm Pageturners Book Club @ Peninsula Community Library. Book Selection: A Good America. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Trivia Live @ Dillinger’s Pub/Bootleggers. Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Thur: 8:00pm Karaoke Night @ Bayview Inn Website 



Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

(Don't forget to give your respects to our veterans and the 

families of those who have lost a military member to war.)

Friday September 20, 2013

(September 20th National Punch Day and POW/MIA Recognition Day)

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market (Farmers Market End October 11) Website

Fri: 8:00am Fresh Meat Sale @ Oryana. 10% off Earthwork Farm fresh beef. Website

Fri: 10:30am-11:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ East Bay Library. Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Coffee Cupping @ Higher Grounds. Every Friday. Website

Fri: 4:00pm-11:00pm Pearl's and Short's Bluegrass, Bourbon and Blues and Beer Festival Website

Fri: 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday Night Wine Tasting @ Elk Rapids Wine Shop. Website

Fri: 6:00pm-7:30pm Historic Old Towne Jubilee. Join the Traverse City History Center for some good old town family friendly fun. With Kids arts and crafts, Antique Fire Engine rides, an Old Fashion Ice Cream Social and more. Website

Fri:7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/ Rainmakers @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Fri: 7:30pm Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash @ City Opera House. Cost: $25 per ticket. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Fri: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website

Fri: 11:00pm  Friday Night Flick @ State Theater.  Playing: Total Recall. Run Time: 113mins. 
Rated: R. Cost: $3-$5. Website 


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Traverse City Area The Start of The Week September 17-18, 2013

 Hey Everyone!!! And Welcome to a new week :) So this week my article of Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Travers City Area is broken into a few pieces. Mainly because I am on a time crunch this week. I started babysitting full time and man has it been crazy busy! So the full article had to be broken up this week. Plus I've added some additions and cool things to the article. Now have a great week everyone.

Every Day At The Kitchen In TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Tuesday September 17, 2013

(September 17th is National Apple Dumpling Day and Constitution Day)

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Teen Author Coffee Hour @ Traverse Area District Library Woodmere. Website

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Tia Chi in the Park @ Elk Rapids District Library Website

Tue: 6:00pm-7:00pm TC Ultimate Free Learn to Play Clinics @ The Civic Center. 7:00pm Open Play begins. Every Tuesday in September. Facebook Group

Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Open House @ Nourish. Open House hosted weekly at its Kids Creek Marketplace Location. Nourish is a Herbalife nutrition club in Traverse City. Website

Tue: 6:00pm-8:00pm Knitting Night @ East Bay Branch. Free Open Knitting Group. 3rd Tuesday of Each Month. Website

Tue: 7:00pm Free Screening @ City Opera House. Playing: The Anonymous People Documentary. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Tue: 7:30pm-9:00pm Fife Lake Book Club @ Fife Lake Library Community Room. Book Discussion  South of Superior by Ellen Airgood. For More Information Call: 231-879-4101. Website

Tue: 8:00pm Free Tuesday Trivia @ Right Brain Brewery. Website


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Wednesday September 18, 2013

(September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day)

Wed: 7:30am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Wednesday through September 2013. Website

Wed: 9:30am-10:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed: 10:00am-11:00am TOT Time; story time, snack time and art's and crafts @ Fife Lake Library. Website

Wed: 10:30am-11:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ East Bay Library. With Snacks and Crafts. Website 

Wed: 11:00am-12:00pm Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Greek Salad Sandwiches. Website

Wed: 11:00am 25cent Classic Matinee @ State Theatre. Playing: To Sir, With Love.
Run Time: 105mins. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm Senior Luncheon w/ cards and bingo @ Fife Lake Library. Website

Wed: 2:30pm-4:30pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Mediterranean Garbanzo Stew. Website

Wed: 5:30pm-6:30pm Teen Sages Meeting @ Woodmere Library. For Teen Library Volunteers. Website

Wed: 6:30pm-8:00pm Meet The Author "A Thousand Letters Home" w/ Author  Teresa Irish @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Free... The TRUE FALSETTOS @ InsideOut Gallery. Every Wednesday. All drafts $1off.  Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar 
 

Up To 20% off All Things Feathered Sale End Midnight ET 9/16/13

All Things Feathered For Fall Sale!!!

Save up to 20% off Feathered Jewelry when you shop at Fran's Place

Below I've listed a preview of some of the sale choices. Happy Shopping my Feathered Finding Friends. :)

Presley Earrings Sale Price: $15          Regular Price: $18

Nevaeh Earrings Sale Price: $22          Regular Price: $26

 

Petula Hair Band Sale Price: $15          Regular Price: $29 

Solera Silver Sale Price: $30        Regular Price: $38

All Fran's Place Jewelry is from New Emerging Designers who have hand crafted this stylish jewelry with fashion and excellence in mind.