Here is an awesome freebie for kids who like to be creative, but just need a little bit of help!

A company who offers free birthday ecards and free ecards for numerous other occasions now brings us free printable cards! There are many designs to choose from, but I love the printable cards that my children can print and color. I think ecards are great for friends and loved ones who do not live close by, but a physical paper card makes a better keepsake.

With your assistance, your child can create a beautiful personalized card in no time at all. First you need to select a design, like the cupcake pictured above. Then you are able to customize the front of the card as well as the inside. For the text, you can choose between five different fonts, twelve different colors, and between four font sizes. You can also select the alignment to suit your needs and also add effects such as bold and italics. This site is very user-friendly. There is even an option to "Start Over" if your child would like to try something different.

One of my favorite features is that you have the option to upload a photo to use in your card. That is a great way to make your card personalized for that special someone. Once everything is as you would like it, you just click on the printer icon to print out your creation. Then your child can add the finishing touches by coloring in the design. The finished product is guaranteed to be more special than any store-bought card.

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Here's a free tool to help parents figure out what they need to work on with their children this summer as far as their math skills go . . .

As a parent, I definitley want my children to be at the same level or higher compared to their piers when it comes to math and reading skills. The makers of Dreambox Learning, a fun online game for children which concentrates on mathematics, has made this free math growth chart available to parents.

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As part of the Pottery Barn Kids Decorating Series, your local Pottery Barn Kids store has two upcoming free decorating classes scheduled. You must call your local Pottery Barn Kids store to RSVP.

Also, in honor of Earth Day, on Wednesday, April 22nd, there will be two Pottery Barn Kids storytime sessions at 11am and 2pm. The stories will of course be centered around being kind to the Earth. They will also be giving away something for your kids to take home to plant throughout the day. No reservation is required for the storytime events.

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If you are a parent, then you know how tough it is to get your children to understand that they should do certain things because it is good for them. Well, this free children's book called Breathless Bethany Buttercup, teaches your child why they should follow the doctor's orders when it comes to keeping their asthma under control. This wonderful resource is brought to you by Schering-Plough and the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA).

Although this offer is good through December 31st, 2009, there are only a limited number of copies, so if you know a child who has asthma, order yours today. It should take 4 to 6 weeks for your copy to arrive.

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In honor of Fisher Price Little People's 50th birthday, ToysRUs is holding an in-store event on Saturday, March 21st, 2009. The event is from noon until 2pm and includes coloring, storytime, playtime with Little People Toys, and a free Little People DVD. Children must be accomanied by an adult and this offer is only good while supplies last.

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Call the toll-free number to receive a free coloring book from FEMA. You will receive "The Adventures of Julia and Robbie: The Disaster Twins". This book is suitable for 3rd and 4th grade children.

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For the month of Marach '09, participating Uno locations are offering kids free crafts, cookies, and hot chocolate on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. Please call your local restaurant to find out if they are participating ahead of time.

Offer for kids 12 and under with the purchase of any Kid's Menu entrée only at participating locations. Dine-in only.Hurry, promotion ends March 31, 2009.

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Your local Pottery Barn Kids is offering a free decorating class focusing on easy and affordable kid's rooms. This class is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, 2009. The time is 10am to 11am. Space is limited, so you should call your closest Pottery Barn Kids store and RSVP.

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I received this freebie via email awhile ago and forgot to post about it. On Wednesday, January 14th, 2009, Pottery Barn Kids is offering a free nursery decorating class in-stores. This will be held from 6pm to 7pm. You should call your local store to see if there is still space and to reserve yours. Those attending will receive 10% off all products featured during the class.

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The Precious Girls Club is a website for school-aged girls or tweens. It is always free to play on the website, but a Rainbow Membership offers girls access to members-only games and crafts. You can use Access Code: 8137-KTQ1-NZCG to try the Rainbow Membership for one monthly completely free of charge.

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Among other great craft projects, MakingFriends.com offers paper dolls that you can print right from home. You can print them in black and white with just outlines so your kiddos can color them in or you can print them in color. You can print out different hair and a wide variety of clothing to dress up your paper dolls.

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Fill out this short form to request a free Playtex® Drop-Ins® Original Nurser System.

"As a demonstration of our commitment to you, we are offering free samples of the Playtex®Drop-Ins® Original Nurser System, which are BPA-free."

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Fill out this short form to request your FREE 64-count popup tub of Huggies® Soft Skin® Shea Butter Baby Wipes from Martha Baby Steps. While supplies last.
To find more great freebies or to share one of your own, visit Shake the Salt for more Friday Free For All!

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