Herald Leader Column 9-3

I spent the beginning of last week exploring Kentucky with friends from Massachusetts. We went to two bourbon distilleries on the Bourbon Trail. We started at Woodford Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles. It charges $5 a person, but it is a beautiful area to visit. Then we went to Buffalo Trace, 1001 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort. We took what they call the Hard Hat Tour. This was informative and free.
Most bourbon distillery tours are free, with a bourbon tasting at the end. We also visited Kentucky Ale, 401 Cross Street, Lexington. They have a free tour at 3 p.m. during the week and 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
It’s also a great idea to take a horse farm tour when you have visitors. Many of the farms will give tours; just call to ask. Ashford Stud, 5095 Frankfort Road, has a tour at 3 p.m. every day. Call (859) 873-7055 to schedule.
For Bourbon Trail Information, go to www.kybourbontrail.com.
Other freebies
■ Make your own coupons to help you communicate with your children.
http://family.samhsa.gov/activities/coupons_text.aspx
■ Nutrena has a free DVD: “Horse Safety First- How to Become Your Horse’s Best Friend.” http://nutrenaworld.com/Screens/Equine/HorseSafetyDVDRegistration.aspx
■ A free sample pack from the National Women’s Health Resource Center that includes several publications on a variety of women’s health topics.
http://www.healthywomen.org/resources/nwhrcpublications/dbpubs/samplepack
■ Free diabetes travel kit from Lantus. http://www.lantus.com/connection/TravelKit.aspx
■ Free pack of Free Love condoms. http://www.getfreecondoms.org/orders/order.html
■ Free poster of smoker’s lung from Kentucky Lung Association.
http://www.midlandlung.org/site/c.kqLNIUOCKrF/b.5077365/k.962A/Kentucky_Poster.htm
■ Free sample of Bruise Relief Gel. http://bruiserelief.com/free-samples/
■ Free samples and coupons from P & G brand by becoming a member.
https://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/brandsampler.jsp?src=pgeds
■ Free MenopauseRx Survival Kit. Receive free educational materials, full size samples and coupons for products to relieve menopause.
http://www.menopauserx.com/eznewsletter/signup.php
Walgreens deals
Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners. Pay $1.99 and get $1.99 in register rewards and use following printable $1 coupon.
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Colgate 360 Actiflex Toothbrush. Pay $2.99 get $2.99 register rewards and use following printable $1 coupon.
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Men’s Zone 6 Blade Razor System. Pay $3.99 get $3.99 register rewards.
Reach Total Care Toothbrush or Dental Floss. Pay $2.99 get $2 register rewards. The final price is 99 cents.
Rembrandt Toothpaste. Pay $5 and get $5 register rewards.
Theraflu Cold, Cough or Sinus Relief. Pay $4.99 get $3 register rewards use following printable $2 coupon. https://secure.novartisotc.com/secure.novartisotc/couponForm.shtml
Other deals
■ Starting at 9 a.m., Sept. 10 Walt Disney will be accepting applications from moms to become advisors by answering questions on-line, offering advice and addressing specific concerns of families in the process of planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort. If your name is randomly chosen you will receive a trip to Walt Disney World Resort to participate in training for this exciting program.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/genericcontent/message?destinationPage=MomsPanel2010
■ Starting Sept. 15, bring the October 2009 cover of Seventeen or a printout of the Seventeen.com home page to any participating ULTA store to receive a full-size tube of Benefit BADgal Blue Mascara (approximate retail value: $19). An average of 24 available at each ULTA store location. No ULTA store will have fewer than 12. Giveaway ends October 19, or while supplies last.
■ Safe Kids Fayette County is providing Free Car Seat Checkup at Target, Hamburg Shopping Center from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 18. For additional information call (859) 323-1153.
■ Unbridled Polo Series 2009, at 5 p.m., each Sunday through Oct. 4. Enjoy a family friendly environment at the Man O’War field, located at the main entrance of the Kentucky Horse Park. Free parking and tailgating. Call for cancellation or location changes due to weather. (859) 254-5667.
■ The First Annual Lexington Fest-Of-Ales 5-9 p.m., Sept. 4 at Cheapside Park. Free admission. You pay for your samples. Live music, food vendors, great time for the family.
■ Woodford Equine Hospital, 3550 Lexington Rd. Versailles invites you for an evening of education on The Horse Protection Program, 6 p.m., Sept. 8. Call (859) 873-7361 for reservations by Sept. 4.