Knoxmoms.com Cheap Thrills: Amazing pictures, free flicks and upcoming consignment sales!

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It's amazing how many family-friendly events and activities cost little or no money. And if you pick up a family membership for your favorite local attraction, don't forget it can be used at many more locations all over the US. Talk about great value.

Special Thanks to our Featured Sponsor of the Week, American Museum of Science and Energy:

NIKON SMALL WORLD TRAVELING EXHIBIT NOW OPEN!

Some things are just so tiny, they can only be viewed through a light microscope. And every year the world's best photomicrographers offer us a glimpse of nature's unseen world through their gorgeous Photomicrographs in the Small World Nikon Competition.

View 20 award winning photomicrographs showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope, at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. You'll be amazed when you discover the true subject of each of the images! Plus, we're sure even the smallest family member will be captivated by the vibrant shapes and colors. All found in nature.

The top five images this year in Nikon Small World includes a thale cress anther, spiny sowthistle's stem, image of a wrinkled photoresist, spiraling image of an anglerfish ovary and the oral surface of a young seastar.

Nikon Small World is at the AMSE now through August 8th, 2010

The American Museum of Science and Energy is located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, is open Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 1 - 5 pm. Admission is Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Students (6-17) $3 and Children (5 and under) are free. AMSE members are free. AMSE family memberships cost just $35 per year. Go to www.amse.org for more info or call (865) 576-3200 to schedule a group visit.

CHEAP & CHEERFUL
Here are some guilt-free activities that won't cost a cent!

Friday July 9th
Uniquely Kids Friday at Knoxville Visitors Center

Watch the Cardboard Boat Race at the John Sevier Swimming Pool.

Saturday July 10th
Thomas Play Date at your local Toys "R" Us on Saturday July 10th from 11am to 1pm. Storytime, games, special offers and coloring fun!

Super Baby Shower at Babies "R" Us - games, ideas and tips to throw your own baby shower!

Simon Kidgits Family Safety Fest at Knoxville Center and West Town Mall.

Sunday July 11th
Design your own Birdhouse at the Bass Pro Shop Family Summer Camp Crafts (plus, loads of other workshops and free activities)

Wednesday July 12th
AC Moore Summer Fun Wednesdays. This week's craft if yarn striped pencils.

A Bargain Hunting We Will Go...
FRIDAY JULY 9TH ONLY!
It's Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A
Dress up fully as a cow and turn up to your local Chick-fil-A to enjoy a free meal!

A Used Book Sale to Benefit the Blount County Public Library is scheduled to run July 16th and 17th.

The Tennessee Sales Tax Free Holiday is scheduled for August 6th-8th. Just in the nick of time before school goes back! Click here to see what items are eligible.

Have a sale scheduled for the Fall, please email us the details at jamesa@knoxmoms.com and we'll include it in our datebook.

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