$mart Suzy: Blue Licks lodging giveaway, free
weekend stuff, teen financial literacy, coupons

By Suzy $mart
KyForward columnist

Suzy’s celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week with the Kentucky State Parks – and sharing with you.

You still have time to enter the drawing for a free night’s lodging at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park Lodge (Sunday through Thursday.)

The Lucky winner must use it by April 30, 2013, based on availability.

Blue Licks is a beautiful, family-friendly and has great food!  The Park lodge has 32 rooms. There’s a museum, playgrounds, a pool, picnicking, mini-golf, 6 miles of hiking trails – and over 1000 acres of parkland. For details check out Suzy Wednesday.

To enter, send an email to suzy@kyforward.com and tell Suzy you have “liked” KyForward on Facebook and signed up for our daily news emails right here on Our $mart Money. It’s that simple. You’ll be entered into the drawing for a nice family outing.

We’ll draw the winner at 8 a.m. Friday.

Good luck!

Free stuff this weekend

The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors a FREE guided gallery tour through the center’s current special exhibit, “About Face: Kentucky Artisan Works Inspired by the Human Face,” on Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

This exhibit features a wide range of works featuring the human face and created by 41 Kentucky artisans working in photography, painting, fiber, clay, wood, gourds, bronze, collage and mixed media, this exhibition showcases both realistic and abstract works.

A FREE demonstration of woodcarving by three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers is also scheduled on May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, just off I -75 at Berea exit 77, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; cafe open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.

Kentucky Spring Horse Show and Kentucky Spring Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park continues through the weekend. Watch all the action, enjoy a gourmet burger, fresh-made sandwiches, salad bar and cash bar at “The Tack Room” by the lake at the Rolex Stadium for the $50,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic on Friday at 3:15 and the $75,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix on Sunday at 3:15 (both US Show Jumping Team Observation Events). Admission is free!

Mother’s Day weekend tradition: Mayfest at Gratz Park starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. Enjoy craft and art vendors, performing artists and more. Stop by the Carnegie Center’s Book Fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday. Fun for all!

Helping teens be financially responsible

Suzy says it is never too late to start teaching your kids about financial responsibility. She likes this advice from New York Life:

As your children get older, you can build on the financial basics you’ve developed with them over time. Teenagers often focus on more significant goals, such as paying for a new computer, car or college. But the process of discussing financial goals, creating lists and reviewing progress to stay on track remains the same. Here are some tips to help teens learn to manage their money responsibly:

Suzy says please start now helping your kids be Smart about their money. We’ve all learned difficult lessons over the past economically challenging years: We must take personal responsibility for our finances, be smarter about our spending choices, plan for a more secure future, get out of debt, use credit cards wisely, and save more. Be sure your kids get a good start on financial literacy.

Today’s coupon site

Check out Lexingtoncoupon.com For over 200 local, printable coupons, among them:

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